Downtown Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz
Downtown Santa Cruz

Popular places to visit

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4/5(69 reviews)

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.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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Mystery Spot

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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.

Mystery Spot
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Santa Cruz Wharf

4/5(2 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Wharf
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Natural Bridges State Park

5/5(5 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Natural Bridges State Park during your travels in Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Natural Bridges State Park
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Ocean Street

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Ocean Street
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Cowell's Beach

Explore the waterfront of Cowell's Beach and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Cowell's Beach

Things to do

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Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

CA $115
Per adult
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy
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Big Sur Private Charter from San Francisco by Luxury SUV 10 hrs

CA $1,760
Per adult
Big Sur Private Charter from San Francisco by Luxury SUV 10 hrs
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Whale Watching Monterey Bay semi-private limited to 6 people max

CA $542
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Monterey Bay semi-private limited to 6 people max
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Santa Cruz Must Sees: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

CA $5
Per adult
Santa Cruz Must Sees: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
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Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour

CA $149
Per adult
Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour
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Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2

CA $148
Per adult
Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2
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Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Pacific Blue Inn
Pacific Blue Inn
3 out of 5
636 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is CA $122 per night from Jun. 3 to Jun. 4
CA $122
CA $145 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (769 reviews)
"Wonderful! Loved the location, the room was just what we needed and they were so helpful and accommodating. Thank you!"

Reviewed on May 28, 2024

Pacific Blue Inn
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is CA $190 per night from Jun. 3 to Jun. 4
CA $190
CA $216 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (416 reviews)
"Loved it!"

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is CA $194 per night from Jun. 9 to Jun. 10
CA $194
CA $221 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,044 reviews)
"The staff went above and beyond for us and everyone was kind and efficient. The property is lovely, the room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. I was shocked at the affordability based on how nice the facility was."

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is CA $190 per night from Jun. 3 to Jun. 4
CA $190
CA $221 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Santa Cruz Comfort
"Room was great. Bed was very comfortable. The location is ideal for what we wanted to do. Also enjoyed the pool and the jacuzzi. Staff was above accommodating. Would highly recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is CA $436 per night from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6
CA $436
CA $495 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Friendcation!
"The location right on the beach was wonderful. Just what we needed!"

Reviewed on May 25, 2024

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is CA $196 per night from Jun. 2 to Jun. 3
CA $196
CA $223 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (815 reviews)
"Everything was good"

Reviewed on May 28, 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz which includes watersports

Westside Santa Cruz

4/5(34 area reviews)

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.

Westside Santa Cruz
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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.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats
Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky

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.

Upper Seabright
Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky

Seabright

While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.

Seabright
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Circles

While there might not be top attractions in Circles, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Cowell's Beach.

Circles
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Westlake

When in Westlake, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westlake

Downtown Santa Cruz

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