Santa Cruz Hotel Guide. Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, United States of America

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Our top choices for Downtown Santa Cruz hotels

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Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (901 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 €90
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Pacific Blue Inn
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B)

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (479 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Fern River Resort
Lobby

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, great breakfast "
United States
Roman
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Lobby

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, (1,005 reviews)
"Room was very clean, staff were very helpful. Rate was amazing for this hotel. Will stay again."
United States
Margaret
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Reception

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, (968 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, great location "
United States
Brad
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Exterior

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 €176
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Masood's Lodge
Lobby

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
5.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff, very nice breakfast."
United States
Zhiwei
The price is €154
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
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 Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (558 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 €111
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
On the beach, free beach shuttle, beach towels, beach volleyball

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
13.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (915 reviews)
"Nice rooms , great property and views ! "
United States
anna
The price is €271
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Seascape Beach Resort
Indoor pool

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice staff, great location and very clean"
United States
mariebeth
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Property grounds

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
4.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Restaurant and hotel staff were very friendly. "
United States
Michael
The price is €176
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Bar (on property)

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, (1,086 reviews)
"Nice and clean hotel"
United States
Listya
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Fountain

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, (1,002 reviews)
"We loved the location of the room and the hot tub"
United States
Jewlia
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Reception

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (186 reviews)
"Great staff and clean room great value for the price."
United States
Scott
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
National 9 Santa Cruz
Lobby

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, nice breakfast, courteous staff, great location."
United States
Therese
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Exterior

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)
"Clean hotel with a great view "
United States
Veronica
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
22.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
6.6 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean and very helpful staff "
United Kingdom
Rachel
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Free continental breakfast

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Always enjoy staying here. "
United States
Luz
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Terrace/patio

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, (585 reviews)
"Room, amenities "
United States
Sharmila
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Garden

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (335 reviews)
"Very quiet, clean,safe, and perfect for my 2 night stay. Nice new bathroom fixtures. I will stay here when I next come to town. "
United States
Margaret
Hitching Post Studios Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz 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 Pleasure Point Park.

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.

Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang

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

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect! No complaints!"
Corina 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Casablanca On The Beach

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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