Downtown Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Santa Cruz



Visit Downtown Santa Cruz
Stay near popular Downtown Santa Cruz attractions
Things to do

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Marea Sol Hotel

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
"Romm was clean. Bed was comfortable. There were no tissues. The drain in the sink was clogged. I was on the second floor and there were people talking on the walkway until 4am -- periodically waking me (and I assume others) as they occasionally got loud. I understand that for a low price property ..."
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
"Always a great stay! Our second time staying here on our yearly Santa Cruz trip and it was great as always!"
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
"Ample parking and very helpful staff. Unfortunately the facility itself is kind of run down. Our bathroom sink didn't really drain and the heating didn't work (we set it to 70 but the room stayed around 64 all night). Feels like this place is due for a round of maintenance."
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

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 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.

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.











