Downtown

Santa Cruz

A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.

Stay near popular Downtown attractions

Things to do


Downtown Hotel Deals

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
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

Ocean Pacific Lodge
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
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 ...
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
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

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
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

Seaside Inn & Suites
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
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 ...
Marea Sol Hotel
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive Santa Cruz CA
The price is CA $166 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
CA $166
CA $191 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

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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.

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 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

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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