Downtown Santa Cruz Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Santa Cruz
Stay near popular Downtown Santa Cruz attractions
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn
"Great!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa
"best stay in santa cruz!"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
"There was no hot water for the shower and the room service took twice the time they said. Beautiful view of the ocean from our room though. The hotel is nice but is pretty bare bones with the amenities. Plan on using valet isles you want to drag all your stuff across the street to the parking ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
"Really great hotel."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"The lobby and pool area are very nice. The pool was packed with kids, at all hours. Overall, I was disappointed. The room was small, with scuffed floors and looking a little worse for wear. The shower still had hair from the last occupant. There was no microwave and the prices at the bar and for ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

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 Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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.










