Downtown Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
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Stay near popular Downtown Santa Cruz attractions
Things to do
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Rp2.303.811
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Rp89.295
per traveller
Santa Cruz Ice Cream Tour 4 Stops Samples Full Scoops
Rp1.428.720
per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Rp2.482.401
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz
Pacific Blue Inn
636 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp2.611.595 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
Rp2.611.595
Rp3.075.119 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (936 reviews)
"This property is not full time staffed- tho they do have a system for check in with out staff. No amenities, room was bare bones tho ok. The elevator was very stinky. Not a great location."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp6.618.438 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
Rp6.618.438
Rp8.432.437 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Natural Bridges ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (374 reviews)
"Best Hotel in Santa Cruz County!!!!"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp4.569.617 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp4.569.617
Rp5.202.398 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,339 reviews)
"Todo muy limpio, el personal muy atento. Solamente a la hr del desayuno es un relajo el aria donde para servirte muy pequeña y ay muncha jente. Pero sobre todo excelente."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp3.955.600 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp3.955.600
Rp4.513.501 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,306 reviews)
"Location is great for convenient walk to downtown or quick drive to the Boardwalk. Lobby has a friendly, fun, seemingly quintessential Santa Cruz vibe with art installations, games, drinks, fresh dog treats, and friendly staff. The pool and hot tub area have plenty of room for multiple guests to ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
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The price is Rp4.637.941 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
Rp4.637.941
Rp5.874.066 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,249 reviews)
"It was nice to have the double king room, we had two separate bedrooms. We spent time at the fire pit and patio and it was right across from the volleyball courts. Although our room wasn’t ready we were able to leave the car which was nice. Staff was very helpful and friendly."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp3.581.616 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp3.581.616
Rp4.910.410 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,014 reviews)
"Great place to stay with family"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz
Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.
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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 Santa Cruz Main Beach.
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Open Photo by Janet Chang
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.
