Downtown Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Santa Cruz
Stay near popular Downtown Santa Cruz attractions
Activities
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
NZ$8
per traveller
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
NZ$77
per adult
Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
Pacific Blue Inn
636 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$241 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$241
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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
The price is NZ$835 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$835
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Natural Bridges ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (367 reviews)
"Amazing experience our first time there"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$438 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$438
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,336 reviews)
"Private parking, good staff, good room, close to beach and boardwalk"
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$440 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$440
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,304 reviews)
"The staff were super friendly in the restaurant. The property and common areas were beautiful. Our room was a little smelly and could have used some attention. We would stay again though. It felt safe and convenient to walk downtown and the boardwalk."
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
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The price is NZ$572 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$572
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,239 reviews)
"I would not stay here again because the staff are unfriendly and the front desk was closed/vacant when I wanted to check in at 6:00pm. The pillows are awful- lumpy and hard! They need to do better with light control in the rooms, as the exterior lights were on all night and the flimsy blackout curtain ..."
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$642 per night from 9 July to 10 July
NZ$642
9 July - 10 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,025 reviews)
"It was a great stay. Will definitely book again!"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
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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.
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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.
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.
Pleasure Point
While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.
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 Santa Cruz Main Beach.
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.
