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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,365 reviews)
"Very clean room, great parking and very friendly staff. "
United States
Samuel
The price is RM317
RM416 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Ocean Pacific Lodge

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
17 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"We really liked how reasonable the rates were, easy to park, very spacious rooms, and super dog-friendly. We enjoyed checking out the small towns and liked how close the hotel was to hiking trails. Plenty of restaurants and cafes nearby."
United States
S.
The price is RM372
RM428 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"The stay was nice "
United States
Michelle
The price is RM496
RM734 total
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (197 reviews)
"Rooms were spacious and clean. The close proximity to the beach made for a very relaxing place to spend a couple of days. I would stay there again."
United States
Linda
The price is RM548
RM653 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Seaway Inn

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (500 reviews)
"Cozy, clean cabin surrounded by nature and close to local hiking trails. Great host easy process to book and arrive. "
United States
Seth
The price is RM416
RM527 total
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Fern River Resort

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
7.6 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (985 reviews)
"Beautiful location! Nice staff, clean room, lovely peak at the ocean."
United States
Kimberly
The price is RM808
RM918 total
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
Monarch Cove Inn

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (916 reviews)
"Perfect location. Staff was really friendly."
United States
Rosa
The price is RM420
RM499 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Pacific Blue Inn

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing vacation spot, most definitely doing it again!!"
United States
Laura
The price is RM895
RM1,020 total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.4 km from Downtown
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"The room was updated from what I saw on yelp but in a very good way. The room was very clean "
United States
Lizette
The price is RM731
RM1,118 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Bella Notte

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
28.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (568 reviews)
"I had the harbor master room and loved the charm of the room. The views of Elkhorn Slough were glorious. Bring your binoculars!"
United States
Gwynne
The price is RM667
RM743 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
2.5 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (749 reviews)
"Clean rooms, very comfortable and inviting. Staff was great. Parking was a little sparse but after construction is done I’m sure that’ll be better"
United States
Mary
The price is RM412
RM462 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
3.5 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel "
United States
suhani
The price is RM510
RM585 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Inn At Pasatiempo

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean and decent. Good place for the price."
Canada
Lehe
The price is RM400
RM492 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Mission Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Good breakfast."
United States
Hai
The price is RM514
RM593 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,205 reviews)
"Great view friendly staff! "
United States
Benjamin
The price is RM385
RM580 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Casablanca On The Beach

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,507 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel in a great location!!!"
United States
John
The price is RM530
RM611 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Marea Sol Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.7 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,273 reviews)
"Clean, close to pier and free breakfast would stay again "
United States
jose
The price is RM668
RM766 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (365 reviews)
"Clean and close to Capitola and Santa Cruz. Would stay here again. "
United States
Dan
The price is RM338
RM390 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Hitching Post Studios Inn

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay while I worked in the area. "
United States
Trevor
The price is RM484
RM579 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown
7.0 out of 10, Good, (636 reviews)
"There are no frills but a clean comfortable room with a helpful staff. The hoyel is close to everything and quiet."
United States
Julie
The price is RM457
RM528 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Comfort Inn Watsonville
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown 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 Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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 Pleasure Point Park.

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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

Downtown Santa Cruz

Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?
Travellers to the Downtown neighbourhood in Santa Cruz will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House as part of your Downtown travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown?
For your stay in Downtown, Ocean Pacific Lodge is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown?
With 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Santa Cruz area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Downtown.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Downtown are Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House. When you're sightseeing in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Garden Mall are also worth a stop.