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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,324 reviews)
"Clean, easy walking to food and beach, friendly staff. "
United States
Krista
The price is Rp1.360.098
Rp1.786.936 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 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, (1,011 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 Rp1.462.148
Rp1.689.680 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, (176 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is Rp2.735.478
Rp3.234.790 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Seaway Inn

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
7.6 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (974 reviews)
"Yes, plenty of spots."
United States
Louis
The price is Rp3.473.259
Rp3.945.303 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Monarch Cove Inn

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (490 reviews)
"Great location near park and very spacious cabin. "
United States
Gustavo Gamboa
The price is Rp1.825.690
Rp2.305.375 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 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 Rp2.520.613
Rp2.814.144 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

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 Rp1.681.020
Rp2.001.772 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 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 Rp1.512.918
Rp1.743.710 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Hitching Post Studios Inn

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, (1,280 reviews)
"Great stay, place is very nice. Definitely recommend and price was perfect. "
United States
Isabel
The price is Rp1.934.701
Rp2.221.758 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

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 Rp1.222.560
Rp1.407.472 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
National 9 Santa Cruz

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"The stay was nice "
United States
Michelle
The price is Rp2.582.658
Rp3.659.190 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
Ines
The price is Rp1.877.309
Rp2.295.696 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Mission Inn

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, (593 reviews)
"Beautiful stay, great location, clean cottages and accommodating staff!"
United States
George
The price is Rp3.652.398
Rp4.161.153 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

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, (990 reviews)
"Very nice room. Great place and quiet"
United States
Amparo
The price is Rp1.207.278
Rp1.686.658 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Seaside Inn & Suites

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point
3.0 star property
29.3 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (983 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, great location "
United States
Brad
The price is Rp2.307.582
Rp2.672.558 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Inn At Moss Landing Point

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
United States
Michael
The price is Rp1.935.380
Rp2.241.867 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
2.5 star property
22.9 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Very clean snd very good food"
United States
Noemi
The price is Rp2.224.380
Rp2.566.187 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,456 reviews)
"It was a very wonderful stay for my kids and I. "
United States
Joanna
The price is Rp2.277.018
Rp2.625.108 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Marea Sol Hotel

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
6.9 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (522 reviews)
"Friendly staff clean rooms great location"
United States
Jessica
The price is Rp4.397.820
Rp5.091.113 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 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, (732 reviews)
"Clean room was nice to have. The grounds were very nice. "
United States
James
The price is Rp2.277.018
Rp2.554.701 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
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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 The Hook.

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.