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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,322 reviews)
"Clean, easy walking to food and beach, friendly staff. "
United States
Krista
The price is Rp1.518.353
Rp1.965.428 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Ocean Pacific Lodge

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
17 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"national park and santa cruz boardwalk were close by and the staff were all so friendly, accomodating, and nice!"
United States
Jenna
The price is Rp1.467.401
Rp1.695.750 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (174 reviews)
"Easy check in/out. Basic room but clean. Very close to the Boardwalk. Less than 10 minute walk. "
United States
Kristin
The price is Rp2.745.305
Rp3.246.411 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Seaway Inn

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"The stay was nice "
United States
Michelle
The price is Rp2.898.674
Rp4.015.916 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (489 reviews)
"Great location near park and very spacious cabin. "
United States
Gustavo Gamboa
The price is Rp1.736.819
Rp2.206.810 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Fern River Resort

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
28.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (563 reviews)
"I had the harbor master room and loved the charm of the room. The views of Elkhorn Slough were glorious. Bring your binoculars!"
United States
Gwynne
The price is Rp2.357.128
Rp2.633.597 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (592 reviews)
"Beautiful stay, great location, clean cottages and accommodating staff!"
United States
George
The price is Rp3.358.781
Rp3.832.555 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
7.6 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (973 reviews)
"Yes, plenty of spots."
United States
Louis
The price is Rp3.485.737
Rp3.959.476 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Monarch Cove Inn

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (193 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay"
United States
Donovan
The price is Rp1.192.870
Rp1.374.357 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
National 9 Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (911 reviews)
"Great warm welcoming, very professional, super helpful pointing out points of interest. Also, had a mid-afternoon delicious snack out for us (brownies yum)! Nice touch but most importantly, our room was very clean. We will most definitely come back and stay here again. Thank you so much Pacific Blue Inn for a wonderful stay!"
United States
Claire
The price is Rp2.027.879
Rp2.400.225 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Pacific Blue Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (349 reviews)
"Clean and close to Capitola and Santa Cruz. Would stay here again. "
United States
Dan
The price is Rp1.518.353
Rp1.749.974 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Hitching Post Studios Inn

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
6.9 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (521 reviews)
"Friendly staff clean rooms great location"
United States
Jessica
The price is Rp4.328.414
Rp5.013.974 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Capitola Hotel

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
2.5 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (731 reviews)
"Clean room was nice to have. The grounds were very nice. "
United States
James
The price is Rp2.285.198
Rp2.563.877 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
7.5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,278 reviews)
"Great stay, place is very nice. Definitely recommend and price was perfect. "
United States
Isabel
The price is Rp2.171.023
Rp2.484.788 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (988 reviews)
"Very nice room. Great place and quiet"
United States
Amparo
The price is Rp1.364.984
Rp1.864.490 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Seaside Inn & Suites

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Hotel location is prime, clean room and fresh linens made my stay comfortable "
United States
Olga
The price is Rp1.868.546
Rp2.250.231 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.4 km from Downtown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"The room was updated from what I saw on yelp but in a very good way. The room was very clean "
United States
Lizette
The price is Rp3.237.790
Rp4.916.329 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Bella Notte

Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill
4.0 star property
7.1 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (729 reviews)
"Great Stay"
United States
Jane
The price is Rp3.461.846
Rp4.902.284 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Inn at Depot Hill

ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN
2.0 star property
24.6 km from Downtown
7.4 out of 10, Good, (112 reviews)
"Worth it for the price "
United States
Andy
The price is Rp1.303.636
Rp1.460.073 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
ROYAL INN

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
United States
Michael
The price is Rp1.942.333
Rp2.249.921 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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 38th Avenue Beach Access.

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.

Downtown Santa Cruz

Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?
Travellers to the Downtown neighbourhood in Santa Cruz will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House as part of your Downtown travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown?
Expedia customers rank Ocean Pacific Lodge the highest for a stay in Downtown.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown?
With 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Santa Cruz area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Downtown.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Downtown are Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House. When you're sightseeing in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Garden Mall are also worth a stop.