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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.669.633 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
Rp2.669.633
Rp3.141.567 total
29 Jul - 30 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! (937 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet. No staff on-site or any amenities."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp6.925.090 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp6.925.090
Rp8.774.021 total
16 Aug - 17 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 ...
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp1.596.405 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.596.405
Rp2.130.152 total
3 Aug - 4 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. ...
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.171.720 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
Rp2.171.720
Rp2.708.334 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp3.212.338 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp3.212.338
Rp4.494.582 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp3.569.264 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp3.569.264
Rp4.079.867 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,302 reviews)
"One of the nicer hotels to stay in Santa Cruz. Loved the vibe, decor, and how kid/dog friendly this property is. The rooms are a little bit worn and outdated and there were some updates that probably need to be made to the hotel itself. The pool and amenities were nice. VERY expensive parking, food, ..."
Reviewed on 24 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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
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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.