Downtown Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz
Downtown Santa Cruz
Photo by MF Shearer
Photo by MF Shearer
Photo by Trevor Cleveland
Photo by Trevor Cleveland

Popular places to visit

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as part of your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Wharf

Santa Cruz Wharf

Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Wharf
Mystery Spot

Mystery Spot

Find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

Mystery Spot
Natural Bridges State Park

Natural Bridges State Park

Explore the great outdoors at Natural Bridges State Park, a lovely green space in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Natural Bridges State Park
Ocean Street

Ocean Street

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Ocean Street
Pacific Avenue

Pacific Avenue

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Pacific Avenue

Things to do

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

P1,286
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt
Train Ride Adventure through Mother Natures Giant Redwoods Park

Train Ride Adventure through Mother Natures Giant Redwoods Park

P14,560
per adult
Train Ride Adventure through Mother Natures Giant Redwoods Park
Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour

Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour

P1,754
per adult
Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour
Secret Beach Location

Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz

P2,047
per traveler
Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

P7,251
per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Guided E-Bike Ride & Most Fun Ebike Tour

Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour

P6,432
per adult
Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn
Pacific Blue Inn
3 out of 5
636 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is P5,159 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
P5,159
P6,165 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (820 reviews)
"Wonderful, hotel, pet friendly and great stuff overall fantastic place."

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2024

Pacific Blue Inn
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is P5,738 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
P5,738
P6,676 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"We have stayed at the Paradox several times and always enjoy it."

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2024

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is P6,355 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
P6,355
P7,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,078 reviews)
"Clean excellent location"

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is P5,518 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
P5,518
P6,373 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,075 reviews)
Bed too hard
"Everything was excellent. We had a problem with the shower curtain falling off and low water pressure. They fixed it immediately. Only complaint was the bed was super hard. Otherwise amazing experience."

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2024

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is P5,159 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
P5,159
P6,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (701 reviews)
Great location
"Last minute trip."

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is P6,376 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
P6,376
P7,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Nice place to enjoy vacation"

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2024

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Cruz

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Westside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

Westside Santa Cruz
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Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Main Beach and Santa Cruz Wharf are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats
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Mission Hill

While visiting Mission Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.

Mission Hill
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Midtown

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue.

Midtown
Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky

Upper Seabright

When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Upper Seabright
Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky

Seabright

While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.

Seabright

Downtown Santa Cruz