Downtown Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Visit Downtown Santa Cruz
Stay near popular Downtown Santa Cruz attractions
Things to do
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
P304
per traveler
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
P7,842
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
P8,450
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz
Pacific Blue Inn
636 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is P8,567 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
P8,567
P10,099 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (937 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet. No staff on-site or any amenities."
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is P23,781 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P23,781
P30,130 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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 Mystery ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
The price is P13,249 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P13,249
P15,123 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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 ...
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
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The price is P5,488 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P5,488
P7,323 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
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. ...
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is P8,238 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
P8,238
P10,175 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Good walking distance to the wharf and boardwalk. Property was clean, bed was ok, and bathroom is small. Parking is limited so get there early. Not a 24 hours front desk, it only opens to check out from 10-11am and check in from 3-7pm."
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is P12,694 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
P12,694
P17,297 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The property is in a nice location and close to the boardwalk. The room was decent but definitely not “resort” quality. Definitely do not eat the food here. The on site restaurant is very underwhelming and overpriced for the quality of food you get. We went to the restaurant for dinner and my wife ..."
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz
Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.
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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 Pleasure Point Park.
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.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang
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.
