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Top 10 Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (888)
"Excellent property. Will stay there again."
United States
Carol
The price is RM373
RM446 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Pacific Blue Inn
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"For being last minute booking it was worth it! Love the area and staff was very friendly "
United States
Erica
The price is RM436
RM499 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1019)
"Clean, courteous, easy parking "
United States
Rita
The price is RM402
RM461 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (930)
"Always a great time staying at Hilton properties family loved the quiet ambiance and the delicious breakfast!"
United States
Fernando
The price is RM530
RM612 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1209)
"Wonderful place great room"
United States
Travis
The price is RM444
RM511 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"The property was clean , well lighting, felt safe."
United States
Nathaniel
The price is RM583
RM672 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Lovely remodeled rooms. Nice pool. Excellent restaurant!!! Well located."
United States
John
The price is RM457
RM527 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Inn At Pasatiempo
Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (606)
"A good clean, bed bug free place to stay! I would return again!"
United States
Melvin
The price is RM389
RM453 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Comfort Inn Watsonville
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Every thing was exactly what we expected "
United States
Michael
The price is RM394
RM455 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Pacific Coast Inn
2.0 star property
5.0 out of 10, (48)
"Good clean room "
United States
Ferdinand
The price is RM336
RM389 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Pacific Coast Inn
Inn At Moss Landing Point
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (910)
"Very clean and convenient for Whale watching stay off of Moss Landing. Also convenient as it's between Monetery and San Jose"
United States
Kasthuri
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (667)
"great way to enjoy Los Gatos with a practical hotel close to it all. easy in and out. I have stayed here at least 6 times "
United States
Mark
The price is RM599
RM672 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"Nice property and super convenient for purposes."
United States
James
The price is RM709
RM921 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hotel Los Gatos
Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (448)
"Excellent location. It was easy to get to the Roaring Camp Railroads and all trails in the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. "
United States
Pavel
The price is RM357
RM464 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Fern River Resort
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1015)
"Very nice hotel"
United States
Martha
The price is RM444
RM515 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Masood's Lodge
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (170)
"I loved our stay. Great staff, made me feel like family."
United States
Earvin
The price is RM583
RM847 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Masood's Lodge
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Overall a really nice place to stay!"
United States
William
The price is RM410
RM498 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (1017)
"Loved the area "
United States
Daisy
The price is RM269
RM314 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
ROYAL INN
2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (69)
"I will stay again"
United States
Violetta
The price is RM283
RM317 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
ROYAL INN
Capitola Venetian Hotel
2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (774)
"Thank you for your consideration while we were dealing with a parking dilemma. We had a great time"
United States
Tina
Capitola Venetian Hotel
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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 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.