
Downtown Santa Cruz Holidays
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz
Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz
7 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4/5(16 area reviews)
Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Pacific Blue Inn
636 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$282 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$282
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (935 reviews)
"This property is not full time staffed- tho they do have a system for check in with out staff. No amenities, room was bare bones tho ok. The elevator was very stinky. Not a great location."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$841 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$841
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (363 reviews)
"Amazing hotel will be coming back"
Reviewed on 2 July 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$493 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$493
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,335 reviews)
"This is a great place to stay. Location just off the beach, underground parking (for a fee), spacious rooms. They need a larger breakfast area or some additional seating."
Reviewed on 1 July 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.
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Stay near popular Downtown Santa Cruz attractions
Activities

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
NZ$8
per traveller

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
NZ$76
per adult
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