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9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (891)
"Great hidden gem"
Dillon
The price is ￥13,935
￥16,661 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1241)
"Location was great close to the beach and the Redwoods. "
Malinda
The price is ￥13,994
￥16,211 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa CruzBeach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1244)
"Breakfast was good, close to boardwalk!
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Daniel
The price is ￥18,253
￥21,129 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1276)
"Wonderful place to stay."
Sara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (466)
"Great location"
Echo
The price is ￥13,152
￥17,134 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton10.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1016)
"We always enjoy staying here. Everything is great! Clean, pet friendly, close to everything and has a great restaurant!"
Ariana
The price is ￥16,562
￥19,232 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz
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Westside Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue, 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 Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Upper Seabright
When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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