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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,302 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
17 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean hotel with a great view "
United States
Veronica
The price is ¥13,319
¥15,392 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (159 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is ¥19,082
¥22,919 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Seaway Inn

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (122 reviews)
"Staff and amenities are excellent. Will definitely stay again. "
United States
Sunayana
The price is ¥41,328
¥55,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (477 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is ¥14,725
¥18,866 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Fern River Resort

Pacific Coast Inn

Pacific Coast Inn
2.0 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
6.2 out of 10, (87 reviews)
"Clean room and good service "
United States
Gerardo
The price is ¥10,518
¥12,250 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 21 - Feb 22
Pacific Coast Inn

ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN
2.0 star property
24.6 km from Downtown
7.4 out of 10, Good, (99 reviews)
"Great place, easy to find!"
United States
Jesus
The price is ¥10,208
¥11,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
ROYAL INN

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
7.6 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (961 reviews)
"The staff (Katrina) was very professional and responsive to our requests , love the nature walk around the property "
United States
Malina
The price is ¥29,528
¥33,574 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Monarch Cove Inn

Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown
7.0 out of 10, Good, (627 reviews)
"Clean facity and room, quiet, friendly reception."
United States
Celia
The price is ¥13,781
¥16,092 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Comfort Inn Watsonville

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
5 km from Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Restaurant and hotel staff were very friendly. "
United States
Michael
The price is ¥18,445
¥27,664 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,395 reviews)
"Great location and amazing hotel"
United States
Julie
The price is ¥17,957
¥20,789 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Marea Sol Hotel

Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
3.5 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
" Lean room friendly staff comfy beds excellent restaurant. "
United States
Shana
The price is ¥16,859
¥19,417 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Inn At Pasatiempo

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.7 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,268 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is ¥16,960
¥19,670 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Awesome stay "
United States
olga
The price is ¥26,225
¥34,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Hotel Los Gatos

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Downtown
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great value, hidden gem. Disregard the older reviews the ownership has changed and the rooms have been remodeled. For the price you get all the basic amenities with an even greater location close to the tourist area of santa cruz "
United States
Jarod
The price is ¥8,742
¥10,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,018 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect, very cute and clean, super nice staff and great location. Will stay here again."
United States
sophie
The price is ¥14,177
¥17,631 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Mission Inn

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,194 reviews)
"very nice room, nice staff "
United States
Neil
The price is ¥13,736
¥21,224 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Casablanca On The Beach

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place with comfy beds. balcony rooms and free breakfast! "
United States
Heather
The price is ¥12,897
¥15,874 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (898 reviews)
"We enjoyed our night stay. Room was clean and accommodating. Hotel was secure and quiet. I would defintely stay again. "
United States
Melissa
The price is ¥13,766
¥16,459 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Pacific Blue Inn

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
28.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (557 reviews)
"Place was perfect for a family. Couldn’t tell arriving at night how pretty it was. Attentive staff and easy check in process. Would 10/10 recommend. "
United States
Jacob
The price is ¥18,315
¥20,501 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
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Where to stay in Downtown

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

Westside Santa Cruz

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

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

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

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.

Downtown Santa Cruz

Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?
Travelers to the Downtown neighborhood in Santa Cruz will be sure to enjoy their stay. Be sure to check out Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House as part of your Downtown travel plans.
What's the best accommodation in Downtown?
Expedia customers rank Ocean Pacific Lodge the highest for a stay in Downtown.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown?
With 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in Downtown to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Santa Cruz area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in Downtown.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown?
For additional details about updating your trip to Downtown or cancelling it, click here.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Downtown are Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House. When you're sightseeing in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Garden Mall are also worth a stop.