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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown
Aerial view of the Santa Cruz beach and the amusement park in California

Westside Santa Cruz

8 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.

Find hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$198 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$198
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,393 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$433 per night from 21 May to 22 May
NZ$433
21 May - 22 May
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
The hotel was clean and beautiful. Loved the beach view. The restaurant had great food and the staff was friendly.

Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$293 per night from 20 May to 21 May
NZ$293
20 May - 21 May
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,301 reviews)
Very nice

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Downtown

Aerial view of the Santa Cruz beach and the amusement park in California

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Mystery Spot

Mystery Spot

Find out about the history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

Mystery Spot
Pier at Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz Wharf

After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

Santa Cruz Wharf

Activities

Santa Cruz Beach Hill to Mission Hill Loop Via Downtown

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

NZ$75
per adult
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

NZ$8
per traveller
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

NZ$75
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
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