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Our top choices for Downtown Santa Cruz hotels

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Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (897 reviews)
"We enjoyed our night stay. Room was clean and accommodating. Hotel was secure and quiet. I would defintely stay again. "
United States
Melissa
The price is NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Pacific Blue Inn
Exterior

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
16.7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
KIM
The price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Property grounds

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
4.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Restaurant and hotel staff were very friendly. "
United States
Michael
The price is NZ$317
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (113 reviews)
"Staff and amenities are excellent. Will definitely stay again. "
United States
Sunayana
The price is NZ$567
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B)

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (475 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Fern River Resort
Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
7.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (958 reviews)
"We had a great stay. Thank you all at Monarch Cove Inn✨"
United States
Mike
The price is NZ$359
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Monarch Cove Inn
Terrace/patio

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (580 reviews)
"Room was great. Loved how close it was to the beach. "
United States
Michele
The price is NZ$243
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Front of property

Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
27.8 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Awesome stay "
United States
olga
The price is NZ$345
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Hotel Los Gatos
Suite, Fireplace | Balcony view

Capitola Venetian Hotel

Capitola Venetian Hotel
2.5 star property
6.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (801 reviews)
"The room was great and the staff very friendly and acommodating. "
United States
Susan P
Capitola Venetian Hotel
Exterior

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,385 reviews)
"Great location and amazing hotel"
United States
Julie
The price is NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Marea Sol Hotel
Exterior

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
6.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (513 reviews)
"Friendly staff clean rooms great location"
United States
Jessica
The price is NZ$322
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Capitola Hotel
Beach views

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay with an amazing view."
Australia
Ben
The price is NZ$440
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Business centre

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,257 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
On the beach, free beach shuttle, beach towels, beach volleyball

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
13.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (905 reviews)
"Nice rooms , great property and views ! "
United States
anna
The price is NZ$597
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Seascape Beach Resort
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (158 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is NZ$222
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Seaway Inn
Property amenity

Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
2.9 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
" Lean room friendly staff comfy beds excellent restaurant. "
United States
Shana
The price is NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Inn At Pasatiempo
Reception

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,264 reviews)
"Great stay , hotel staff was very helpful and nice! Clean hotel and and really enjoyed the bar"
United States
Miguel
The price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Lobby

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
2.5 star property
10.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean, great breakfast "
United States
Roman
The price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Living area

ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN
2.0 star property
24.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (98 reviews)
"Great place, easy to find!"
United States
Jesus
The price is NZ$121
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
ROYAL INN
Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, River View

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
28.9 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (557 reviews)
"Place was perfect for a family. Couldn’t tell arriving at night how pretty it was. Attentive staff and easy check in process. Would 10/10 recommend. "
United States
Jacob
The price is NZ$219
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
This is a small state park at the northern end of Santa Cruz' scenic West Cliff Drive and a little over a mile from the Boardwalk, wharf and Main Beach. A couple of times a year you can see Monarch butterflies during their migration. They are not in the numbers of years past, but you'll still see some. If you walk north towards the rocks during low tide you will find some amazing tidepools full of sea anenomes, sea urchins, starfish, crabs, hermit crabs, and all sorts of marine life. The tidepools are on a ledge, so the tide needs to be quite high (>4 ft?) to reach them. The beach is absolutely stunning at sunset. #localsecrets
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Open Photo by rabbit.Hole

Westside Santa Cruz

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

Sunrise at Walton Lighthouse
Photo by Alex Sam
Open Photo by Alex Sam

Eastside Santa Cruz

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Nice place to have coffee and watch the waves. Great surf spot. NO bathrooms! #beach #ocean #surf #shops #view
Photo by Jennifer Radman
Open Photo by Jennifer Radman

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

CWFJJA USA California CA Santa Cruz clock tower and trolley on Pacific Avenue

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach.

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
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang

Upper Seabright

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"The room was clean and cozy. My pet enjoyed the treats at front lobby. The staff were very helpful. "
carlos E. 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Casablanca On The Beach

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Santa Cruz like?
Downtown Santa Cruz is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants and cycling. Are you looking for Downtown Santa Cruz travel tips? Make sure that you visit Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're in the neighbourhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Pacific Blue Inn is the highest ranked property in Downtown Santa Cruz. This guest house is a short 11-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and it offers in-room fireplaces and free WiFi.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Downtown Santa Cruz.
What is there to do around this Santa Cruz neighbourhood?
If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in Downtown Santa Cruz, consider Pacific Garden Mall or Pacific Avenue, and pick out the perfect souvenir. A visit to Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Santa Cruz include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Williams-Reynolds House and Town Clock. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Mission Santa Cruz are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.

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