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Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1277)
"Wonderful place to stay."
United States
Sara
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Terrace/patio
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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, (1244)
"Breakfast was good, close to boardwalk! "
United States
Daniel
The price is Rp1.952.089
Rp2.259.639 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Exterior
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

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, (1242)
"Location was great close to the beach and the Redwoods. "
United States
Malinda
The price is Rp1.496.668
Rp1.733.712 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Bar (on property)
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
10.7 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1018)
"We always enjoy staying here. Everything is great! Clean, pet friendly, close to everything and has a great restaurant!"
United States
Ariana
The price is Rp1.771.286
Rp2.056.786 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains
Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (467)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is Rp1.406.580
Rp1.832.405 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Fern River Resort
Terrace/patio
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (928)
"Always a great stay here, clean, and friendly! "
United States
Paulo
Seaside Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1328)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff, beautiful location!"
United States
Ariel
The price is Rp1.944.095
Rp2.250.695 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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, (1001)
"Excellent place to stay. Very clean and great rooms!"
United States
Suzanne
The price is Rp1.925.675
Rp2.230.004 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Indoor spa tub
Surf City Inn and Suites

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, (1006)
"Everything Staff is great and clean and quiet !"
United States
Richard
The price is Rp935.879
Rp1.195.540 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Surf City Inn and Suites
Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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, (621)
"Great hotel! "
United States
Mihai
The price is Rp1.702.632
Rp1.979.760 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 1.2 km from Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (767)
"My check in was a great experience! Love this hotel!"
United States
Justin
The price is Rp1.341.275
Rp1.864.564 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Front of property
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Excellent service, breakfast was very good."
United States
Diane
The price is Rp1.341.274
Rp1.691.549 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Mission Inn
Property amenity
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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, (1042)
"Great location, friendly staff."
United States
Biswajit
The price is Rp1.825.205
Rp2.117.281 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
13.7 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (877)
"Great front desk staff, nice view, super clean room"
United States
Caren
Seascape Beach Resort
Lobby
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

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, (1001)
"Room and location were perfect for our trip. "
United States
Bruce
The price is Rp1.836.089
Rp2.125.912 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Great location and nice staff "
United States
Ibby
The price is Rp1.155.405
Rp1.515.924 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Beachview Inn
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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, (1163)
"Would definitely stay again. Everything was great!"
United States
Heidi
The price is Rp1.825.205
Rp2.117.280 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Terrace/patio
Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (150)
"Friendly staff, great location, and nice rooms."
United States
Robert
The price is Rp2.170.152
Rp2.598.229 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Seaway Inn
Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.9 km from Downtown
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"perfect place to stay if going to the boardwalk"
United States
Maria
The price is Rp1.067.494
Rp1.250.014 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Torch Lite Inn
Family Triple Room | Balcony view
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

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, (549)
"One of my favorite getaways. "
United States
Anita
The price is Rp1.807.555
Rp2.025.816 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Santa Cruz which includes general coastal views and views as well as an individual male

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.

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 Main Beach 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.

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Absolutely gorgeous hotel. The staff provided excellent customer service from check-in through out our 3 night stay, everything was top notch!!! We enjoyed the beautiful gym with all the “state of the art” equipment, along with the beautiful pool and bar area. A true gem for Santa Cruz!! We will surely be back!!! "
Francene 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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.