Downtown Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz

Downtown Santa Cruz
Photo by MF Shearer
Photo by MF Shearer
Photo by Trevor Cleveland
Photo by Trevor Cleveland

Popular places to visit

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Mystery Spot

Mystery Spot

Find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

Mystery Spot
Santa Cruz Wharf

Santa Cruz Wharf

Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Wharf
Natural Bridges State Park

Natural Bridges State Park

You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Natural Bridges State Park
Ocean Street

Ocean Street

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Ocean Street
Santa Cruz Harbor

Santa Cruz Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Santa Cruz with a trip to Santa Cruz Harbor. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Santa Cruz Harbor

Things to do

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

P1,629
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt
Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour

Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour

P1,685
per adult
Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour
Secret Beach Location

Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz

P1,966
per traveler
Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

P4,775
per adult
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

P7,809
per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Great ways to make new friends and enjoy human interactions

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

P7,247
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
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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 P6,694 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
P6,694
P7,924 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (856 reviews)
Great hotel clean and near everything
"One of the best"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Pacific Blue Inn
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is P9,994 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
P9,994
P11,446 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
great coffee, great atmosphere, noisy toilet!
"This was a great trip! Morning coffee was great. My daughter and her friend thoroughly enjoyed the pool. Our room was comfortable and clean. My only heads up is the toilet - it was the loudest flushing toilet I've ever heard! I could hear other toilets flushing too."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is P17,163 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
P17,163
P19,490 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Amazing location! Friendly staff."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is P11,793 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P11,793
P13,465 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (853 reviews)
"They need more staff at the restaurant."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is P7,895 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
P7,895
P9,725 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,095 reviews)
"Comfortable and spacious. Clean and close to downtown shops, restaurants, and the wharf and beach"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P8,585 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P8,585
P9,781 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,136 reviews)
"Confused when checked in. We had the reservation start the day before (we had to change our arrival date). Because we went 3rd party there was nothing they can do. So, we got there the day after our reservation started (4:00 pm). And no room was ready. I literally spoke to someone the day before ..."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Cruz

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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.

Westside Santa Cruz
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Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats
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Mission Hill

While visiting Mission Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.

Mission Hill
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Midtown

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street.

Midtown
Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky

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.

Upper Seabright
Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky

Seabright

While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.

Seabright

Downtown Santa Cruz