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- Sonesta San Jose - Milpitas
Jul 31 - Aug 5Sonesta San Jose - Milpitas + Flight
Milpitas5 nights8.6/10 - Excellent (1,005 reviews)"Excellent front desk receptionists, free shuttle service to airport, very friendly staff and great customer service, they deliver toiletries and help with fixing anything really fast. I will come back again!"Reviewed May 30, 2026Roundtrip • Tokyo (HND) - San Jose (SJC)HND - SJC • 1 stop SJC - HND • 1 stop¥472,781¥348,575found 1 day agoper traveler - Marbella Lane - 3BR Designer Home 12-min to Levi's
Jul 31 - Aug 5Marbella Lane - 3BR Designer Home 12-min to Levi's + Flight
San Jose5 nightsRoundtrip • Tokyo (HND) - San Jose (SJC)HND - SJC • 1 stop SJC - HND • 1 stop¥825,749¥546,275found 1 day agoper traveler - @ Marbella Lane - Spacious 2BR Home Near Westgate
Jul 31 - Aug 5@ Marbella Lane - Spacious 2BR Home Near Westgate + Flight
Cambrian5 nightsRoundtrip • Tokyo (HND) - San Jose (SJC)HND - SJC • 1 stop SJC - HND • 1 stop¥597,288¥433,490found 1 day agoper traveler - Hotel Clariana
Jul 31 - Aug 5Hotel Clariana + Flight
Downtown San Jose5 nights7.8/10 - Good (652 reviews)"The staff is very kind and helpful. I check in very late and she willingly to help me check in at midnight and she also keeping my pre-sent packages as well"Reviewed May 25, 2026Roundtrip • Tokyo (HND) - San Jose (SJC)HND - SJC • 1 stop SJC - HND • 1 stop¥470,783¥354,798found 1 day agoper traveler - Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
Jul 31 - Aug 5Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG + Flight
Rosemary5 nights8.4/10 - Very Good (1,107 reviews)"Hotel Front staff was very helpful, When I find out I had two booking, Gentleman at Front Desk help me advice me to how to cancel my another booking. I'm very grateful the Front Desk Staff's attention to detail. Room is always clean and fresh. Room attendant is always helpful. Breakfast is always Fresh, and lot's of choice. Buffett attendant is always helpful. Bar has lot's of choice on Beer that I like, also the meals Pasta I had and Hamburger with Mushroom I had was very delicious. I liked..."Reviewed May 30, 2026Roundtrip • Tokyo (HND) - San Jose (SJC)HND - SJC • 1 stop SJC - HND • 1 stop¥467,651¥355,308found 1 day agoper traveler
Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

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.
Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Pacific Blue Inn
"Great!"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
"The only thing we disliked was that the air conditioner was very loud. Hotel has free valet parking which was a nice surprise. We enjoyed the restaurant with ocean view and our room was also ocean view."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"The spa turned out to be inaccessible without pre-booking. That went for the sauna also which we would have liked to use. The location was perfect for downtown strolls. Be forewarned, but if you have a car, valet parking is $50 a day. The facilities are lovely and not overcrowded. even on Memorial ..."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Downtown Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Mystery Spot
Find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

Natural Bridges State Park
You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Things to do

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