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Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (856)
"Love the location, recently built in 2008 so very new! Would come again! "
The price is P8,427
P9,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Pacific Blue Inn
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Property amenity

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
"Would stay here again. "
The price is P8,314
P9,455 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Lobby

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1013)
"Nice quiet location. Close to boardwalk and downtown. Friendly staff."
The price is P7,416
P8,430 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Exterior

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1137)
"Overall a great place to stay"
The price is P8,093
P9,232 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (825)
"Staff were very friendly and helpful. "
The price is P9,086
P10,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Inn At Pasatiempo
Lobby

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1005)
"Very comfortable updated rooms. However, the pool and area need attention. The onsite restaurant was excellent. "
The price is P8,427
P9,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Inn At Pasatiempo
Rodeway Inn
Outdoor pool

Rodeway Inn

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (1003)
"Everything was good"
The price is P4,202
P4,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 24 - Jul 25
Rodeway Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Decent place for a small city"
The price is P11,255
P12,862 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Inn Watsonville

2.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (577)
"Excellent service, keep up the great job."
The price is P7,584
P8,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Comfort Inn Watsonville
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Bar (on property)

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (875)
"Scenic, friendly and memorable "
The price is P8,062
P9,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1100)
"Nice, clean and great front desk staff."
The price is P8,067
P9,285 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Rio Sands Hotel
Fountain

Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Beautiful location "
Rio Sands Hotel
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Exterior

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (600)
"Beautiful property!! Wish we had been there longer to enjoy it more. Such great pillows!! "
The price is P7,584
P8,510 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Lobby

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (833)
"Great place to stay, and close to whale watching."
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Los Gatos Lodge
Restaurant

Los Gatos Lodge

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1024)
"Great hotel! Really enjoyed our stay and close to everything."
Los Gatos Lodge
Hotel Los Gatos
Outdoor pool

Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"great stay"
The price is P8,427
P11,151 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Hotel Los Gatos
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Exterior

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Great place "
The price is P8,206
P9,713 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Masood's Lodge
3 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Masood's Lodge

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (148)
"Beautiful spot on the river, with access. Easy walk to downtown. The owner was very nice and available. My only "complaint" is that the shower was a little small"
The price is P7,363
P10,805 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Masood's Lodge
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Lobby

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Love this area of Santa Cruz, especially that uou can walk to the beach from the hotel."
The price is P9,558
P10,940 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Balcony view

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (497)
"GREAT"
The price is P8,073
P9,017 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Westside Santa Cruz map

Westside Santa Cruz

4 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 map

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 map

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats map

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.

Upper Seabright map

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Santa Cruz like?

Downtown Santa Cruz is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its restaurants and biking. Are you looking for Downtown Santa Cruz travel tips? Be sure to check out Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Pacific Blue Inn is the highest ranked property in Downtown Santa Cruz. This guesthouse is a short 11-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and it offers in-room fireplaces and free WiFi.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Downtown Santa Cruz.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Santa Cruz?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Downtown Santa Cruz, click here.

What is there to do around this Santa Cruz neighborhood?

If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in Downtown Santa Cruz, consider Pacific Garden Mall or Pacific Avenue, and pick out the perfect souvenir. A visit to Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Santa Cruz include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Williams-Reynolds House, and Town Clock. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Mission Santa Cruz are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.