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Discover 1,174 Downtown Santa Cruz hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (854)
"Love the location, recently built in 2008 so very new! Would come again! "
The price is SAR 371
SAR 442 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Pacific Blue Inn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1194)
"Loved this stay!"
The price is SAR 784
SAR 895 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Lobby

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (830)
"Great place to stay, and close to whale watching."
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Lobby

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Clean, friendly staff, safe gated parking was a huge plus! "
The price is SAR 822
SAR 936 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Los Gatos Lodge
Restaurant

Los Gatos Lodge

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1010)
"Great hotel! Really enjoyed our stay and close to everything."
Los Gatos Lodge
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio

Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (959)
"Great location, friendly staff and nice room with a comfy bed."
The price is SAR 672
SAR 769 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Marea Sol Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Exterior

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Great place "
The price is SAR 503
SAR 599 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (821)
"We had a great stay!"
The price is SAR 635
SAR 728 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Babbling Brook Inn
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Toulouse Latrec) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Babbling Brook Inn

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1007)
"Very charming Inn and worth a visit!"
Babbling Brook Inn
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Superior King + Beach View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Had an Awesome stay here. "
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Monarch Cove Inn
Front of property

Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (846)
"Beautiful location. We stayed in the Lavender room and saw a whale in the bay from the windows. The included breakfast was nice and the staff were even nicer. I would definitely recommend staying here."
The price is SAR 716
SAR 814 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Monarch Cove Inn
Capitola Hotel
Lobby

Capitola Hotel

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (472)
"We have stayed at the Capitola Hotel multiple times and have enjoyed it each time! "
The price is SAR 1,043
SAR 1,205 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Capitola Hotel
Rio Sands Hotel
Fountain

Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great places "
Rio Sands Hotel
Fern River Resort
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Fern River Resort

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (434)
"Loved it. Hope to come back definitely will advertise it was wonderful "
The price is SAR 526
SAR 647 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Fern River Resort
Harbor Inn
Beach nearby

Harbor Inn

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (337)
"Nice place."
The price is SAR 634
SAR 718 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Harbor Inn
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1047)
"Great place to stay!"
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Seascape Beach Resort
3 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Seascape Beach Resort

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (707)
"Wonderful staff, service, amenities and accommodations. Will definitely return for another visit."
Seascape Beach Resort
Mission Inn
Front of property

Mission Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1015)
"Great place to stay "
The price is SAR 634
SAR 753 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Mission Inn
Inn at Depot Hill
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Kyoto) | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Inn at Depot Hill

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (694)
"Great place to stay!"
Inn at Depot Hill
Beachview Inn
Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachview Inn

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Manager was very professional and polite,looking forward to our next stay there."
The price is SAR 304
SAR 382 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Beachview Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Westside Santa Cruz

4 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

Eastside Santa Cruz map

Eastside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Pleasure Point map

Pleasure Point

World-renowned surf spot with a strong surf culture, Pleasure Point offers picturesque ocean views along East Cliff Drive and a walkable path with separate bike lanes. Enjoy amenities at Pleasure Point Park and nearby 41st Ave commercial district.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats map

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Upper Seabright map

Upper Seabright

When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Santa Cruz like?

Downtown Santa Cruz is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its restaurants and biking. Are you looking for Downtown Santa Cruz travel tips? Be sure to check out Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Pacific Blue Inn is the highest ranked property in Downtown Santa Cruz. This guesthouse is a short 11-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and it offers in-room fireplaces and free WiFi.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Downtown Santa Cruz.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Santa Cruz?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Downtown Santa Cruz, click here.

What is there to do around this Santa Cruz neighborhood?

If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in Downtown Santa Cruz, consider Pacific Garden Mall or Pacific Avenue, and pick out the perfect souvenir. A visit to Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Santa Cruz include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Williams-Reynolds House, and Town Clock. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Mission Santa Cruz are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.