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

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

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

Ocean Pacific Lodge

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Seaside Inn & Suites
"Amazing pricing for a nicely renovated property staffed by friendly people who are effective and efficient."
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa
"Everything was perfect definitely will be back"
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"Very expensive rooms are basic facilities are nice but busy and crowded"
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
"All good"
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2026
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.

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.










