Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

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Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (897 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 RM350
RM418 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Pacific Blue Inn

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (473 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is RM361
RM465 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Fern River Resort

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, (1,000 reviews)
"The breakfast was amazing, a lot of variety, a clean room, delicious food and a cool coffee machine!! Hot tub after a long day yesterday was also a plus! Overall impressed with cleanliness, location and amenities!! Will stay again! "
United States
Bree
The price is RM412
RM470 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was very clean, staff were very helpful. Rate was amazing for this hotel. Will stay again."
United States
Margaret
The price is RM413
RM472 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Masood's Lodge

Masood's Lodge
3.0 star property
19.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (175 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay"
United States
Joshua
The price is RM565
RM818 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Masood's Lodge

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
28.9 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (556 reviews)
"Place was perfect for a family. Couldn’t tell arriving at night how pretty it was. Attentive staff and easy check in process. Would 10/10 recommend. "
United States
Jacob
The price is RM504
RM564 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point
3.0 star property
29.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (958 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, great location "
United States
Brad
Inn At Moss Landing Point

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
2.5 star property
5.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff, very nice breakfast."
United States
Zhiwei
The price is RM586
RM672 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
13.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (902 reviews)
"Nice rooms , great property and views ! "
United States
anna
The price is RM881
RM1,260 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Seascape Beach Resort

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, (1,005 reviews)
"Nice staff, great location and very clean"
United States
mariebeth
The price is RM480
RM555 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Best Western Rose Garden Inn
2.5 star property
24.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Always enjoy staying here. "
United States
Luz
The price is RM455
RM525 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Best Western Rose Garden Inn

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, (1,071 reviews)
"Nice and clean hotel"
United States
Listya
The price is RM419
RM487 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
KIM
The price is RM338
RM391 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
4.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff, excellent amenities "
United States
Andre
The price is RM633
RM887 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Chaminade Resort & Spa

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)
"We loved the location of the room and the hot tub"
United States
Jewlia
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains

Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains
2.5 star property
14.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (883 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful check-in! Comfortable bed and bedding and beautiful location. "
United States
Leslie
The price is RM354
RM414 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (578 reviews)
"Room was great. Loved how close it was to the beach. "
United States
Michele
The price is RM527
RM607 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"very nice room, comfortable bed, big tub for soaking, great view of beach, good breakfast and nice wine hour with snacks."
United States
Anne
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

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, (1,007 reviews)
"Clean room, nice breakfast, courteous staff, great location."
United States
Therese
The price is RM443
RM512 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent "
United States
carlos
The price is RM558
RM643 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
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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 Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue.

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 Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

Upper Seabright

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 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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