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Discover 1,173 Downtown Santa Cruz hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (864)
"Super great space for the price."
The price is NT$4,156
NT$4,898 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Pacific Blue Inn

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
"Overall, great stay!"
The price is NT$4,036
NT$4,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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, (1003)
"Always like staying at this best western plus rooms are clean beds are comfortable and the pool and hot tube are a nice perk, not to mention the continental breakfast Is not to bad either."
The price is NT$3,920
NT$4,456 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1158)
"Nice rooms and good bar/restaurant "
The price is NT$4,041
NT$4,617 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"An older facility but nicely maintained, clean and convenient with an excellent bar and restaurant."
The price is NT$4,455
NT$5,095 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Inn At Pasatiempo

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Good location, nice staff,"
The price is NT$5,053
NT$5,793 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (859)
"It was nice experience to stay in the hotel ."
The price is NT$4,803
NT$5,513 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (918)
"Great spot"
The price is NT$2,575
NT$2,975 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1045)
"Decent hotel, staff is great. Close to beautiful Seacliff beach. "
The price is NT$4,090
NT$4,713 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (620)
"Great stay"
The price is NT$3,471
NT$3,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Comfort Inn Watsonville

2.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (585)
"Clean, quiet, friendly staff"
The price is NT$3,541
NT$4,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Comfort Inn Watsonville

Los Gatos Lodge

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1007)
"The location was great"
Los Gatos Lodge

Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Love this hotel and it’s accessibility to the restaurants and shopping! "
The price is NT$4,754
NT$6,230 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Hotel Los Gatos

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (862)
"The location is ok, but the hotel itself is great!"
The price is NT$4,775
NT$5,492 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Inn At Moss Landing Point

Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Enjoyed our stay, impressed with the amenities and what it offers so close to the beach. Staff helpful, great place to stay if you don’t book a beach house, this is next best. "
Rio Sands Hotel

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (1005)
"Great staff clean rooms"
The price is NT$2,875
NT$3,311 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Overall a really nice place to stay!"
The price is NT$3,620
NT$4,332 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Masood's Lodge

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (158)
"This is an amazing place to stay with family. The river is a super nice spot! We just loved the place and definitely will be back soon! "
The price is NT$3,892
NT$5,712 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Masood's Lodge

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"Clean and food is great!"
The price is NT$5,352
NT$6,118 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fern River Resort

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (444)
"Beautiful property! We will definitely be coming back! "
The price is NT$3,374
NT$4,238 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Fern River Resort
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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.
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Westside Santa Cruz

4 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

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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.

Pleasure Point map

Pleasure Point

World-renowned surf spot with a strong surf culture, Pleasure Point offers picturesque ocean views along East Cliff Drive and a walkable path with separate bike lanes. Enjoy amenities at Pleasure Point Park and nearby 41st Ave commercial district.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats map

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

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

Upper Seabright map

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Santa Cruz like?

Downtown Santa Cruz is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its restaurants and biking. Are you looking for Downtown Santa Cruz travel tips? Be sure to check out Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're in the neighborhood.

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 guesthouse 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 hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Downtown Santa Cruz.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Santa Cruz?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Downtown Santa Cruz, click here.

What is there to do around this Santa Cruz neighborhood?

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 neighborhood. 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.