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Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (898 reviews)
"We enjoyed our night stay. Room was clean and accommodating. Hotel was secure and quiet. I would defintely stay again. "
United States
Melissa
The price is S$135
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Pacific Blue Inn

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
2.5 star property
10.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean, great breakfast "
United States
Roman
The price is S$138
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
3.0 star property
9.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Room was very clean, staff were very helpful. Rate was amazing for this hotel. Will stay again."
United States
Margaret
The price is S$159
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (477 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is S$155
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Fern River Resort

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
4.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Restaurant and hotel staff were very friendly. "
United States
Michael
The price is S$226
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
10.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,090 reviews)
"Nice and clean hotel"
United States
Listya
The price is S$156
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
2.9 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
" Lean room friendly staff comfy beds excellent restaurant. "
United States
Shana
The price is S$159
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Inn At Pasatiempo

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
5.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff, very nice breakfast."
United States
Zhiwei
The price is S$217
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,266 reviews)
"Great stay , hotel staff was very helpful and nice! Clean hotel and and really enjoyed the bar"
United States
Miguel
The price is S$154
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
13.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (910 reviews)
"Nice rooms , great property and views ! "
United States
anna
The price is S$457
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Seascape Beach Resort

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
16.7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean hotel with a great view "
United States
Veronica
The price is S$126
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
5.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, nice breakfast, courteous staff, great location."
United States
Therese
The price is S$163
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (184 reviews)
"Great staff and clean room great value for the price."
United States
Scott
The price is S$102
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
National 9 Santa Cruz

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
10.8 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The Front desk Girl (Brooke?) was super nice and helpful!"
United States
Chantel
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
23.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Nice staff, great location and very clean"
United States
mariebeth
The price is S$182
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.8 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,302 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (330 reviews)
"Very quiet, clean,safe, and perfect for my 2 night stay. Nice new bathroom fixtures. I will stay here when I next come to town. "
United States
Margaret
Hitching Post Studios Inn

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff are nice and hot breakfast is good."
United States
Wilson
The price is S$178
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,217 reviews)
"Excellent hotel"
United States
Malcolm
The price is S$160
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,018 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect, very cute and clean, super nice staff and great location. Will stay here again."
United States
sophie
The price is S$144
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Mission Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Westside Santa Cruz

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

Eastside Santa Cruz

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like 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 38th Avenue Beach Access.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach.

Upper Seabright

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Santa Cruz like?
Downtown Santa Cruz is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants and cycling. Are you looking for Downtown Santa Cruz travel tips? Make sure that you visit Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're in the neighbourhood.
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 guest house 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 room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Downtown Santa Cruz.
What is there to do around this Santa Cruz neighbourhood?
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 neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Santa Cruz include Williams-Reynolds House, Town Clock and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Mission Santa Cruz and Ocean Street are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.

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