Visit Downtown Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Mystery Spot
Find out about the history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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 cycling trails.
Natural Bridges State Park
You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Ocean Street
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Santa Cruz Main Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do
Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz
Pacific Blue Inn
I booked a room for one night the same day. I found a great deal on Hotels.com. Check-in was easy, the front desk was so kind, and the room was ready early. The room itself was spacious, very clean, and the bed was so comfortable. After a week of traveling in other budget hotels, I appreciated the ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
They tried to over charge me by $100 and had no reason why. Watch your bill at this place.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
This was our second visit to this hotel. 1) The room and bedding was very comfortable. The bathroom and room were very clean. 2) It was too noisy past 11 p.m. 3) Disabled parking should be free.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Very delicious 😋
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Beautiful Koi pond. My room was spotless and the staff was very friendly. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Balcony view was amazing during the day, we had clear view of the ocean, except that swiming pool lights in the night were on your face depending on your room was not a great experiance, THAT SHOULD CHNAGE in swimming pool, secondly, they advertise as breakfast avaible but in reality not included ...
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Cruz
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.
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.
Mission Hill
While visiting Mission Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
Midtown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street.
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.
Seabright
While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.
