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Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (866)
"Super great space for the price."
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Pacific Blue Inn
ROYAL INN
Standard Room, 1 King Bed

ROYAL INN

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (27)
"it was a nice place "
The price is €65
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
ROYAL INN
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Lobby sitting area

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Went with family & it was great."
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Valley Inn
Front of property

Valley Inn

2.5 star property
5.6 out of 10, (300)
"Nice little motel. Clean "
Valley Inn
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Comfort Inn Watsonville

2.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (587)
"Clean, quiet, friendly staff"
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Free buffet breakfast

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 €166
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Pacific Coast Inn
Exterior

Pacific Coast Inn

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1)
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Pacific Coast Inn
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Lobby

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (1011)
"Loved the area "
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (864)
"It was nice experience to stay in the hotel ."
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
Lobby

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Good place for a quick stopover"
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
Los Gatos Lodge
Restaurant

Los Gatos Lodge

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Amazing breakfast, and nice clean pool and sitting area. However, the rooms are a little dated."
Los Gatos Lodge
Hotel Los Gatos
Outdoor pool

Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"We had a fantastic stay. Thank you!"
The price is €169
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hotel Los Gatos
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Terrace/patio

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (622)
"Great stay"
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Lobby

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (868)
"The location is ok, but the hotel itself is great!"
The price is €244
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Family Triple Room | Balcony view

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (519)
"Great place."
The price is €137
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
Terrace/patio

Toll House Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Great location, clean "
The price is €162
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
Flora Vista Inn
Front of property

Flora Vista Inn

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (40)
"Living in a Victorian house on a green and calm peninsula. You can hear the Ocean at night. Great comfort and friendly service. More a hotel as a RBnB. "
The price is €237
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Flora Vista Inn
Seascape Beach Resort
3 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Seascape Beach Resort

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (781)
"Awesome property "
The price is €379
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Seascape Beach Resort
Rio Sands Hotel
Fountain

Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"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
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Bar (on property)

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1030)
"Very close to Sea Cliff State Park where we spend the day swimming. Lots of restaurant options nearby and easy drive into Santa Cruz."
The price is €137
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Westside Santa Cruz map

Westside Santa Cruz

4 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

Eastside Santa Cruz map

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 map

Pleasure Point

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

Beach Hill - Beach Flats map

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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach.

Upper Seabright map

Upper Seabright

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"It was the best "
Kayla 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Marea Sol Hotel

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 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.