Downtown
Santa Cruz
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Things to do
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
CA $62
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
CA $62
per adult
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
CA $179
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
CA $62
per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
CA $192
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Downtown Hotel Deals
Ocean Pacific Lodge
301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is CA $111 per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
CA $111
CA $146 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,537 reviews)
"Very convenient location to the beach!"
Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is CA $361 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
CA $361
CA $483 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is CA $243 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
CA $243
CA $342 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"Great rooms, different sizes and views, some have patios or balconies and some don't. Very relaxing with lots to do on property. Wonderful place to relax"
Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $78 per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
CA $78
CA $114 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,110 reviews)
"good for solo male travellers who need a quick place to stay, some cleanliness issue, but the towels and sheets were clean. strange issue with the bathroom door hitting the toilet and not closing. floor felt not mopped. lots of noise outside. there is only coffee/tea for breakfast."
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is CA $152 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
CA $152
CA $176 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
6001 La Madrona Drive Santa Cruz CA
The price is CA $164 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
CA $164
CA $189 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,335 reviews)
"The rooms were clean beds comfortable. I fell getting in the shower the tub was very slippery. Filled out a incident report but have not heard from the hotel. Went to the clinic for xrays everything looked okay I am badly bruised up and down my legs and very sore"
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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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.
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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
While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.
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.
Downtown
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