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Outdoor spa tub

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,298 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Lobby

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
2.5 star property
10.8 km from Downtown
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 €101
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B)

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (473 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Fern River Resort
Lobby

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
3.0 star property
9.6 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Room was very clean, staff were very helpful. Rate was amazing for this hotel. Will stay again."
United States
Margaret
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, River View

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
28.9 km from Downtown
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 €121
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Exterior

Masood's Lodge

Masood's Lodge
3.0 star property
19.4 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (175 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay"
United States
Joshua
The price is €176
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Masood's Lodge
Exterior

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
17 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
KIM
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Reception

Inn At Moss Landing Point

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

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Nice staff, great location and very clean"
United States
mariebeth
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Bar (on property)

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
10.6 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,072 reviews)
"Nice and clean hotel"
United States
Listya
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
On the beach, free beach shuttle, beach towels, beach volleyball

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
13.7 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (902 reviews)
"Nice rooms , great property and views ! "
United States
anna
The price is €271
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Seascape Beach Resort
Lobby

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
2.5 star property
5.7 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff, very nice breakfast."
United States
Zhiwei
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Free continental breakfast

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Best Western Rose Garden Inn
2.5 star property
24.6 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Always enjoy staying here. "
United States
Luz
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Property amenity

Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
3.5 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
" Lean room friendly staff comfy beds excellent restaurant. "
United States
Shana
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Inn At Pasatiempo
Fountain

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
11.1 km from Downtown
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
Property grounds

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
5 km from Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff, excellent amenities "
United States
Andre
The price is €191
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Reception

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
7.5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,263 reviews)
"Great stay , hotel staff was very helpful and nice! Clean hotel and and really enjoyed the bar"
United States
Miguel
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Lobby

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Clean room, nice breakfast, courteous staff, great location."
United States
Therese
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Free buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
2.5 star property
22.9 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent "
United States
carlos
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Reception

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (181 reviews)
"Great staff and clean room great value for the price."
United States
Scott
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
National 9 Santa Cruz
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
This is a small state park at the northern end of Santa Cruz' scenic West Cliff Drive and a little over a mile from the Boardwalk, wharf and Main Beach. A couple of times a year you can see Monarch butterflies during their migration. They are not in the numbers of years past, but you'll still see some. If you walk north towards the rocks during low tide you will find some amazing tidepools full of sea anenomes, sea urchins, starfish, crabs, hermit crabs, and all sorts of marine life. The tidepools are on a ledge, so the tide needs to be quite high (>4 ft?) to reach them. The beach is absolutely stunning at sunset. #localsecrets
Photo by rabbit.Hole
Open Photo by rabbit.Hole

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.

Sunrise at Walton Lighthouse
Photo by Alex Sam
Open Photo by Alex Sam

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.

Nice place to have coffee and watch the waves. Great surf spot. NO bathrooms! #beach #ocean #surf #shops #view
Photo by Jennifer Radman
Open Photo by Jennifer Radman

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

Clock tower in downtown Santa Cruz, California, USA. The tower is a local landmark and gathering place, decorated with flowers and pumpkins.

Downtown Santa Cruz

Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.

CWFJJA USA California CA Santa Cruz clock tower and trolley on Pacific Avenue

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.

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff"
Deborah 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?
Travellers to the Downtown neighbourhood in Santa Cruz will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House as part of your Downtown travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown?
Expedia customers rank Ocean Pacific Lodge the highest for a stay in Downtown.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown?
With 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Santa Cruz area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Downtown.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Downtown are Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House. When you're sightseeing in Santa Cruz, Pacific Garden Mall and Neary Lagoon Park are also worth a stop.