Downtown Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz

A historic building with a distinctive corner turret, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a clear street.
A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.
A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn

3 out of 5
636 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is P5,612 per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
P5,612
P6,713 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Pacific Blue Inn
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is P19,752 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
P19,752
P25,683 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (567 reviews)
"Wonderful experience all around. Staff was fantastic from check in to the valet at departure. Wonderful restaurant too!"

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is P3,905 per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
P3,905
P5,575 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,152 reviews)
"Me and my family decided to have a last minute beach visit we had no idea we were going to want to stay the night and once we figured we would I called everywhere (it was 7pm) and only this hotel answered there was always someone to help at the desk and it was fast and easy to book and it was a great ..."

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is P7,301 per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
P7,301
P8,456 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,641 reviews)
"We had amazing family time! Short walk to the beach and many restaurants. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 out of 5
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
The price is P5,517 per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
P5,517
P8,916 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Casablanca On The Beach
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
The price is P7,986 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
P7,986
P12,049 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Westside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

Eastside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Upper Seabright

When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.



Downtown Santa Cruz