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Top Trending Hotels Near Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Terrace/patio
Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (889)
"Super great location walked to boardwalk, downtown and beach, smaller quite hotel "
United States
Alice
The price is ₹8,009
₹9,576 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1220)
"The location is great, parking is convenient, staff courteous and the breakfast was excellent quality (simple but quality food)."
United States
Kevin
The price is ₹10,114
₹11,721 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Exterior
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4.0 star property
7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1237)
"Location was great close to the beach and the Redwoods. "
United States
Malinda
The price is ₹8,044
₹9,317 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Property amenity
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.9 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1016)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Todd
The price is ₹9,809
₹11,379 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1135)
"Clean rooms, great stay, nice amenities, courteous staff, restaurant food fresh and tasty! "
United States
Delsie
The price is ₹10,259
₹11,884 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Terrace/patio
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Clean room, helpful staff, underground parking, hot breakfast buffet—all reasons to stay here. "
United States
Cathryn
The price is ₹9,989
₹11,581 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.8 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1256)
"Wonderful place to stay."
United States
Sara
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1168)
"Great stay"
United States
Sabrina
The price is ₹10,259
₹11,884 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Terrace/patio
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (920)
"Place is really nice friendly people "
United States
Manny
Seaside Inn & Suites
Property grounds
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
4.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Room was clean and spacious. Staff pleasant and helpful. Amenities were excellent"
United States
Brice
The price is ₹10,304
₹15,604 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Front of property
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Clean, great bed, we will be back "
United States
Edwin
The price is ₹7,208
₹9,091 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Mission Inn
Bar (on property)
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
10.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"We always enjoy staying here. Everything is great! Clean, pet friendly, close to everything and has a great restaurant!"
United States
Ariana
The price is ₹9,519
₹11,054 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Exterior
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 star property
6.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Very pleased with the room, staff very nice and courteous."
United States
Raul
The price is ₹7,722
₹9,480 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Terrace/patio
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1313)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff, beautiful location!"
United States
Ariel
The price is ₹8,828
₹10,278 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Marea Sol Hotel
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (760)
"My check in was a great experience! Love this hotel!"
United States
Justin
The price is ₹6,334
₹9,014 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites

3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"place is really good. great service, best hotel in santa cruz"
United States
Sunil
Rio Vista Suites
Property amenity
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, (1001)
"This hotel was very nice, clean and the room is spacious. I would stay here again"
United States
Rosie
The price is ₹9,359
₹10,703 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Staff was awesome! I would definitely stay here again! "
United States
Miguel
The price is ₹5,760
₹7,643 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Beachview Inn
Lobby
Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
29.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (926)
"Nice property,really clean ,easy parking and easy check in."
United States
Daniel
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Lobby lounge
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1176)
"Beautiful area"
United States
Connie
The price is ₹7,529
₹11,830 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Casablanca On The Beach
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Santa Cruz
Learn more about Downtown Santa Cruz
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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.

Top Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly staff as always. Fortunately, this is going to be our second home for the next four years. Bed is comfortable, has a great bar for drinks ☺️"
Josephine 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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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.