Downtown Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz



Visit Downtown Santa Cruz
Stay near popular Downtown Santa Cruz attractions
Things to do

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Ocean Safaris Whale Watching semi-private limited to 6 people max

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
"Clean room. A bit small but that’s ok. Attentive staff easy check in and out. Only issue was A/C did not work. Room was at 73-75 during our stay"
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
"La experiencia aparte del deterioro de la propiedad por todos lados fueron las toallas para secarse el cuerpo,estaban mas usadas y viejas que las toallas que utilizo para secar y limpiar mis carros. Ahi nunca volvere"
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"We had a great time hanging out at the pool all day. The room was nice and the bed was super comfortable. All the staff were really friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Had to have maintenance adjust AC. Ants. A lamp that didn’t work. No clock in the room. Foul smell coming out of the bathroom sink. Toilet paper that was cheap and rough. I’d never go back there."
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

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 Pleasure Point Park.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats
Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Main Beach 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.










