Downtown
Santa Cruz

Visit Downtown
Stay near popular Downtown attractions
Things to do

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz

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
Top hotels in Downtown

Ocean Pacific Lodge
"Very convenient location to the beach!"
Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
"Great rooms, different sizes and views, some have patios or balconies and some don't. Very relaxing with lots to do on property. Wonderful place to relax"
Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
"good for solo male travellers who need a quick place to stay, some cleanliness issue, but the towels and sheets were clean. strange issue with the bathroom door hitting the toilet and not closing. floor felt not mopped. lots of noise outside. there is only coffee/tea for breakfast."
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2026

Marea Sol Hotel

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Where to stay in Downtown

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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Downtown Santa Cruz
Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.












