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Discover 1,175 Downtown Santa Cruz hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Bar (on property)

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1077)
"The rooms are always great and the restaurant is delicious and fun. "
The price is ￥20,972
￥24,137 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Property grounds

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1010)
"Lovely beautiful stay"
The price is ￥26,620
￥36,426 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Seaside Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio

Seaside Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (800)
"Nice place to stay Staff was excellent "
Seaside Inn & Suites
Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (863)
"Super great space for the price."
The price is ￥20,377
￥24,014 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Pacific Blue Inn
ROYAL INN
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk

ROYAL INN

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (20)
"it was a nice place "
The price is ￥12,521
￥14,024 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
ROYAL INN
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Property amenity

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
"Overall, great stay!"
The price is ￥19,771
￥22,512 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Interior

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (241)
"Staff was very friendly and accommodating "
The price is ￥13,510
￥15,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
Terrace/patio

Toll House Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Nice and reasonably placed hotel "
The price is ￥22,697
￥29,573 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1095)
"Great place to stay"
The price is ￥14,367
￥18,370 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Ocean Pacific Lodge
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (656)
"Very nice and close to everything "
The price is ￥13,075
￥17,856 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (844)
"Loved the place. It was located within walking distance of several restaurants the staff was friendly and helpful- would stay there again. "
The price is ￥13,895
￥16,236 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Family Triple Room | Balcony view

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (510)
"Friendly, helpful staff, clean and beautifully decorated.—very unique"
The price is ￥18,469
￥20,657 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Mission Inn
Front of property

Mission Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1010)
"Great place to stay "
The price is ￥18,716
￥22,632 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Mission Inn
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Lounge

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (904)
"Great place up stay"
The price is ￥15,700
￥18,040 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Inn Watsonville

2.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (581)
"Clean, quiet, friendly staff"
The price is ￥15,685
￥18,190 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Comfort Inn Watsonville
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, (1009)
"Nice place "
The price is ￥12,448
￥15,882 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Beachview Inn
Inn At Pasatiempo
Lobby

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1007)
"Super nice and friendly staff."
The price is ￥21,821
￥24,958 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Inn At Pasatiempo
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, (847)
"Very friendly staff and easy access to the Hwy!"
The price is ￥21,374
￥24,588 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Exterior

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1144)
"Clean, good staff, nice breakfast and dinner options "
The price is ￥19,793
￥22,617 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Lobby

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (855)
"Great property and staff."
The price is ￥29,319
￥33,456 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Inn At Moss Landing Point
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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. Learn more about Downtown Santa Cruz
Learn more about Downtown Santa Cruz
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Westside Santa Cruz map

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.

Top Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful hotel right across the street from the Boardwalk. Modern rooms with comfy beds. "
Suzanne 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Marea Sol Hotel

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.