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Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (861)
"Wonderful place nice and quiet easy parking and dog friendly "
The price is P8,416
P9,901 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
Pacific Blue Inn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1222)
"Loved this stay!"
The price is P11,168
P12,765 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Mission Inn
Front of property

Mission Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1020)
"Great place to stay "
The price is P7,242
P8,757 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Mission Inn
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (552)
"Great clean property that is pet friendly. About a 9 min drive to boardwalk and a great pizza and bbq place all within walking distance. We stay every year here ."
The price is P9,151
P10,502 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Inn at Depot Hill
Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Inn at Depot Hill

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (694)
"Great place to stay!"
Inn at Depot Hill
Los Gatos Lodge
Restaurant

Los Gatos Lodge

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1009)
"The location was great"
Los Gatos Lodge
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, (1000)
"The room was very clean and the staff was nice, the breakfast was very minimal."
The price is P9,108
P10,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (838)
"Great and clean hotel Check in was a breeze "
The price is P9,585
P10,989 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Seascape Beach Resort
3 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Seascape Beach Resort

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (737)
"An amazing place to visit with kids, we had a great family time."
The price is P21,606
P28,133 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Seascape Beach Resort
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Bar (on property)

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1112)
"This was a great location cute restaurant and fun pool we will be back!"
The price is P8,114
P9,339 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Had an Awesome stay here. "
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"Beautiful property and great accommodations."
The price is P17,288
P19,631 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Terrace/patio

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (606)
"This is an excellent location and the staff were very friendly. This is a great choice for those wanting a safe and convenient place to stay for an affordable price. "
The price is P6,579
P7,381 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1077)
"Great place to stay!"
The price is P7,089
P8,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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, (153)
"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 P7,353
P10,791 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Masood's Lodge
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Lounge

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (892)
"Great place up stay"
The price is P5,541
P6,381 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Beachview Inn
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachview Inn

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Manager was very professional and polite,looking forward to our next stay there."
The price is P5,383
P6,780 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
Beachview Inn
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
Terrace/patio

Toll House Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Hotel is quiet and comfortable. "
The price is P8,782
P11,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Lobby

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (849)
"Great property and staff."
The price is P12,109
P13,790 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Exterior

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1135)
"Great quiet place to stay with young family."
The price is P8,450
P9,631 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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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 38th Avenue Beach Access.

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.