Downtown Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz

A historic building with a distinctive corner turret, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a clear street.
A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.
A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Stay near popular Downtown Santa Cruz attractions

Pacific Garden Mall

7.6/10 (4 reviews)
You can do some window-shopping at Pacific Garden Mall during your stay in Santa Cruz. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn

3 out of 5
636 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is NT$2,851 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
NT$2,851
NT$3,410 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (941 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2026/8/5

Pacific Blue Inn
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is NT$4,056 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
NT$4,056
NT$6,145 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Room was inadequate, especially for $667 per night."

Reviewed on 2026/8/17

Chaminade Resort & Spa
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is NT$12,368 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
NT$12,368
NT$15,671 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (437 reviews)
"Everything about the place was great I would definitely stay there again. I'm already planning my next trip the only drawback is the valet parking there's additional charge with the amount I pay for the room you would think that was covered my stay was definitely worth the cost but having to pay ..."

Reviewed on 2026/8/17

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NT$1,989 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
NT$1,989
NT$2,840 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Seaside Inn & Suites
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA
The price is NT$4,860 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
NT$4,860
NT$5,587 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,174 reviews)
"The room and all areas were clean. The pool and hot tub were maintained good. It’s a pet friendly place but they maintain it so well that you couldn’t tell me. The restaurant area was super nice and cool spot."

Reviewed on 2026/8/16

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is NT$2,854 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
NT$2,854
NT$3,696 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.
Photo by rabbit.Hole
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Westside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

A lighthouse at sunset, rocky shoreline, calm water, and a clear sky.
Photo by Alex Sam
Open Photo by Alex Sam

Eastside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Main Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A beach with people playing and walking.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang

Upper Seabright

When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Santa Cruz, CA