Downtown Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Downtown Santa Cruz
Stay near popular Downtown Santa Cruz attractions
Things to do
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
Rp803.700
per adult
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Rp2.330.385
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Rp803.655
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Rp803.655
per adult
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Rp90.325
per traveller
Santa Cruz Ice Cream Tour 4 Stops Samples Full Scoops
Rp1.445.200
per adult
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz
Pacific Blue Inn
636 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp2.666.653 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp2.666.653
Rp3.138.060 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (941 reviews)
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Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp2.266.297 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.266.297
Rp3.433.102 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp6.920.070 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
Rp6.920.070
Rp8.767.661 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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 Mystery Spot ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (420 reviews)
"Beautiful Hotel/Resort. Everything was clean, actually immaculate. The views were stunning and we loved sitting out on our balcony and listening to the ocean, birds, and even sea lions. The pool and pool staff were great. We were there Wednesday through Friday (in August), and the amount of small ..."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp1.433.550 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp1.433.550
Rp1.947.373 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,100 reviews)
"Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with our stay. The hotel is not in the best area, and our room was not that clean. The bed was uncomfortable, and we were given only two flimsy bath towels for two people staying two nights. To make matters worse, several guests were very noisy at night, making ..."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA
The price is Rp2.646.869 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.646.869
Rp3.044.932 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,173 reviews)
"This is the second time we’ve stayed at this property. The staff is friendly and the property is very clean. . It’s located close to many restaurants and the beach. We would definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026
Ocean Pacific Lodge
301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp1.594.623 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp1.594.623
Rp2.065.050 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,504 reviews)
"We have stayed here many times over the years but this time we noticed how dated the hotel is now. Our room smelled musty and the ac didn’t work well. It kept rattling through the night. No fans in the bathroom to take the mositure out of the air when you shower. Notice rust in the bathroom above ..."
Reviewed on 8 Aug 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.
