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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

Outdoor spa tub

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,300 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Exterior

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,379 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Kathryn
The price is Rp1.951.061
Rp2.258.760 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, the staff was outstanding. "
United States
Wallace
The price is Rp1.991.368
Rp2.304.250 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Business centre

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.7 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,262 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is Rp2.271.196
Rp2.617.909 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Bar (on property)

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
10.6 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,073 reviews)
"Nice and clean hotel"
United States
Listya
The price is Rp1.785.143
Rp2.072.876 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Newly Remodeled 2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (945 reviews)
"Room was really nice and the location is perfect"
United States
Athena
Seaside Inn & Suites
Property amenity

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,084 reviews)
"Great property, great location, great staff"
Australia
Christopher
The price is Rp1.755.104
Rp2.039.174 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Indoor pool

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Nice staff, great location and very clean"
United States
mariebeth
The price is Rp2.061.910
Rp2.383.395 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Reception

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, (1,266 reviews)
"Great stay , hotel staff was very helpful and nice! Clean hotel and and really enjoyed the bar"
United States
Miguel
The price is Rp1.777.633
Rp2.046.381 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,213 reviews)
"Excellent hotel"
United States
Malcolm
The price is Rp2.083.820
Rp2.407.683 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (158 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is Rp1.890.562
Rp2.285.129 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Seaway Inn
Indoor spa tub

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.8 km from Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,016 reviews)
"Nice clean room close the beach."
United States
Thomas
The price is Rp939.232
Rp1.199.824 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Surf City Inn and Suites
Lobby

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great place with comfy beds. balcony rooms and free breakfast! "
United States
Heather
The price is Rp1.556.983
Rp1.899.099 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Exterior

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
KIM
The price is Rp1.447.079
Rp1.672.266 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Lobby

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
3.0 star property
9.6 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Room was very clean, staff were very helpful. Rate was amazing for this hotel. Will stay again."
United States
Margaret
The price is Rp1.764.525
Rp2.017.520 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Lobby lounge

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,198 reviews)
"Our favorite lace to stay when visiting Santa Cruz. "
United States
Francesca
The price is Rp1.492.452
Rp2.305.982 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Casablanca On The Beach
Property entrance

Continental Inn

Continental Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great property "
United States
Lalitkumar
Continental Inn
Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (635 reviews)
"Easy to book last minute, comfy and spacious room and pet friendly. The continental breakfast was great."
United States
Alexandra
The price is Rp1.791.413
Rp2.079.617 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,183 reviews)
"It was clean and front desk person was awesome. "
United States
Jesus
The price is Rp2.167.845
Rp2.501.954 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Lobby

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"Clean room, nice breakfast, courteous staff, great location."
United States
Therese
The price is Rp1.872.223
Rp2.166.925 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
This is a small state park at the northern end of Santa Cruz' scenic West Cliff Drive and a little over a mile from the Boardwalk, wharf and Main Beach. A couple of times a year you can see Monarch butterflies during their migration. They are not in the numbers of years past, but you'll still see some. If you walk north towards the rocks during low tide you will find some amazing tidepools full of sea anenomes, sea urchins, starfish, crabs, hermit crabs, and all sorts of marine life. The tidepools are on a ledge, so the tide needs to be quite high (>4 ft?) to reach them. The beach is absolutely stunning at sunset. #localsecrets
Photo by rabbit.Hole
Open Photo by rabbit.Hole

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 Pacific Avenue.

Sunrise at Walton Lighthouse
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.

Nice place to have coffee and watch the waves. Great surf spot. NO bathrooms! #beach #ocean #surf #shops #view
Photo by Jennifer Radman
Open Photo by Jennifer Radman

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

Clock tower in downtown Santa Cruz, California, USA. The tower is a local landmark and gathering place, decorated with flowers and pumpkins.

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.

CWFJJA USA California CA Santa Cruz clock tower and trolley on Pacific Avenue

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 Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Yes, spotless"
Elaine 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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, Pacific Garden Mall and Neary Lagoon Park are also worth a stop.