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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,364 reviews)
"Very clean room, great parking and very friendly staff. "
United States
Samuel
The price is CA $109
CA $143 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
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, (1,001 reviews)
"We really liked how reasonable the rates were, easy to park, very spacious rooms, and super dog-friendly. We enjoyed checking out the small towns and liked how close the hotel was to hiking trails. Plenty of restaurants and cafes nearby."
United States
S.
The price is CA $103
CA $119 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, excellent hike trails, fun for kids."
United States
Chao
The price is CA $172
CA $254 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (197 reviews)
"Rooms were spacious and clean. The close proximity to the beach made for a very relaxing place to spend a couple of days. I would stay there again."
United States
Linda
The price is CA $159
CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Seaway Inn

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (500 reviews)
"Great location near park and very spacious cabin. "
United States
Gustavo Gamboa
The price is CA $144
CA $182 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Fern River Resort

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
7.6 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (985 reviews)
"Beautiful location! Nice staff, clean room, lovely peak at the ocean."
United States
Kimberly
The price is CA $280
CA $318 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Monarch Cove Inn

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (916 reviews)
"Perfect location. Staff was really friendly."
United States
Rosa
The price is CA $145
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
Pacific Blue Inn

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"The housekeeping staff was excellent."
United States
Garry
The price is CA $303
CA $346 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.4 km from Downtown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"The room was updated from what I saw on yelp but in a very good way. The room was very clean "
United States
Lizette
The price is CA $248
CA $381 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
Bella Notte

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, (568 reviews)
"I had the harbor master room and loved the charm of the room. The views of Elkhorn Slough were glorious. Bring your binoculars!"
United States
Gwynne
The price is CA $180
CA $201 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
2.5 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (748 reviews)
"Clean rooms, very comfortable and inviting. Staff was great. Parking was a little sparse but after construction is done I’m sure that’ll be better"
United States
Mary
The price is CA $159
CA $178 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
3.5 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Great room, excellent staff"
United States
Kristen
The price is CA $176
CA $202 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Inn At Pasatiempo

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean and decent. Good place for the price."
Canada
Lehe
The price is CA $125
CA $155 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Mission Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Staff were frendly, the place was clean, and the pool area was great! We got a studio and it was huge! We love the place. "
United States
Martha
The price is CA $173
CA $200 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

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, (1,208 reviews)
"Great view friendly staff! "
United States
Benjamin
The price is CA $133
CA $201 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
Casablanca On The Beach

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,505 reviews)
"Great location with lots to do around it"
United States
Alfred
The price is CA $183
CA $212 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Marea Sol Hotel

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, (1,272 reviews)
"Clean room, good breakfast, pier nearby l."
Canada
Krzysztof
The price is CA $197
CA $226 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (365 reviews)
"Staff was good and property was clean. "
United States
Diego
The price is CA $105
CA $121 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Hitching Post Studios Inn

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was great room was clean "
United States
Kristina
The price is CA $150
CA $181 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown
7.0 out of 10, Good, (636 reviews)
"There are no frills but a clean comfortable room with a helpful staff. The hoyel is close to everything and quiet."
United States
Julie
The price is CA $160
CA $185 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
Comfort Inn Watsonville
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Where to stay in Downtown

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Westside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center 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?
For your stay in Downtown, Ocean Pacific Lodge is one of the top choices based on our traveler data.
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.
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.