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Top 10 Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (859)
"Wonderful place nice and quiet easy parking and dog friendly "
The price is S$180
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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, (1002)
"Would stay here again. "
The price is S$196
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
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, (1000)
"Nice quiet location. Close to boardwalk and downtown. Friendly staff."
The price is S$203
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
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 S$221
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (829)
"Staff were very friendly and helpful. "
The price is S$223
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Inn At Pasatiempo
Lobby

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Very comfortable updated rooms. However, the pool and area need attention. The onsite restaurant was excellent. "
The price is S$231
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Inn At Pasatiempo
Rodeway Inn
Outdoor pool

Rodeway Inn

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (1001)
"Everything was good"
The price is S$113
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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, (1004)
"Decent place for a small city"
The price is S$260
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
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, (1093)
"Nice, clean and great front desk staff."
The price is S$258
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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 S$184
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
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, (877)
"Scenic, friendly and memorable "
The price is S$208
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Rio Sands Hotel
Fountain

Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Great 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 S$161
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Los Gatos Lodge
Restaurant

Los Gatos Lodge

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"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, (1000)
"Property was well kept and clean. We stayed 5 nights and it was lovely. "
The price is S$274
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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, (1007)
"Great place "
The price is S$205
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Lobby

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (835)
"Great place to stay, and close to whale watching."
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Lobby

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Love this area of Santa Cruz, especially that uou can walk to the beach from the hotel."
The price is S$246
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
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, (151)
"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 S$244
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Masood's Lodge
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Balcony view

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (501)
"GREAT"
The price is S$178
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas 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

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 map

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 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

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 map

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.

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 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.