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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,389 reviews)
"Had a great stay."
United States
Nicole
The price is Rp1.561.834
Rp2.021.711 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
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, (1,004 reviews)
"Really like the historic hotel "
United States
Ed
The price is Rp1.394.410
Rp1.615.138 total
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
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, (206 reviews)
"Rooms were spacious and clean. The close proximity to the beach made for a very relaxing place to spend a couple of days. I would stay there again."
United States
Linda
The price is Rp2.229.689
Rp2.672.647 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Seaway Inn

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. Loved the resort facilities, room and the View restaurant was amazing!"
United States
Kully
The price is Rp2.073.681
Rp3.114.027 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Chaminade Resort & Spa

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 Rp2.005.318
Rp3.436.210 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Bella Notte

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (504 reviews)
"Cozy, clean cabin surrounded by nature and close to local hiking trails. Great host easy process to book and arrive. "
United States
Seth
The price is Rp2.120.308
Rp2.643.899 total
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Fern River Resort

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
7.6 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (990 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay! Love this place, location, staff, breakfast, and their passion to tend to butterflies. We can’t wait to go back!"
United States
Adeline
The price is Rp3.336.343
Rp3.793.515 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Monarch Cove Inn

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Clean, convenient location. I’d stay here again!"
United States
anika
The price is Rp1.606.708
Rp1.998.131 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Mission Inn

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (917 reviews)
"Perfect location. Staff was really friendly."
United States
Rosa
The price is Rp1.516.393
Rp1.814.708 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Pacific Blue Inn

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, (573 reviews)
"The owners of this property are so friendly and kind! If you like nautical decor like we do, you will absolutely love it here! Don't hesitate to book!"
United States
Cheryl
The price is Rp2.417.297
Rp2.700.822 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

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, (373 reviews)
"Older yet well taken care of facilities, very comfortable"
United States
James
The price is Rp1.494.198
Rp1.724.182 total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Hitching Post Studios Inn

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (211 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay"
United States
Donovan
The price is Rp1.223.320
Rp1.409.439 total
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
National 9 Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,534 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel in a great location!!!"
United States
John
The price is Rp2.350.639
Rp2.709.983 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Marea Sol 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, (1,293 reviews)
"Very clean room, friendly staff"
United States
Anthony
The price is Rp2.512.607
Rp2.866.693 total
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

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, (759 reviews)
"This is definitely a cozy and conveniently located hotel. But don’t plan on having privacy or peace. The walls are so thin, you hear EVERYTHING in adjacent rooms."
United States
Richard
The price is Rp1.827.398
Rp2.050.249 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was perfect! Easy to get to, fantastic breakfast, lovely room, comfy bed, friendly & accommodating staff, WONDERFUL! "
United States
Colleen
The price is Rp2.294.546
Rp2.647.111 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location and comfortable room!"
United States
Amelia
The price is Rp1.384.791
Rp1.783.225 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Beachview Inn

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, (1,221 reviews)
"Perfect location and staff was super helpful."
United States
Veneice
The price is Rp2.165.533
Rp3.087.207 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Casablanca On The Beach

Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
3.5 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel "
United States
suhani
The price is Rp2.261.241
Rp2.593.941 total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Inn At Pasatiempo

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,045 reviews)
"very friendly staff, nice location, easy parking"
United States
Sunyoung
The price is Rp1.104.327
Rp1.582.168 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Seaside Inn & Suites
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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 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 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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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?
For your stay in Downtown, Ocean Pacific Lodge is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.
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.