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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
Westside 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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

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$201 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
NZ$201
27 Apr - 28 Apr
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,322 reviews)
Location is great, beds were fine

Reviewed on 1 Apr 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$498 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
NZ$498
22 Apr - 23 Apr
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Great stay especially with kids.

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$819 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
NZ$819
27 Apr - 28 Apr
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (202 reviews)
Amazing experience

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Downtown

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4/5(16 reviews)

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

3/5(2 reviews)

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

Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

NZ$9
per traveller
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

NZ$220
per adult
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Redwoods Forest Bathing

NZ$203
per adult
Redwoods Forest Bathing
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