Downtown Santa Cruz Travel Guide

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Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Pacific Blue Inn
Pacific Blue Inn
3 out of 5
636 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$229 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$229
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (776 reviews)
"Had a great one-night stay at Pacific Blue Inn. Bed was comfortable. It is walking distance to shops and restaurants. I felt safe. We checked in late. We were provided with details of check -in and parking from Calvin. He also gave us his cell number if we had questions. All went very well and it ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024

Pacific Blue Inn
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$339 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$339
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (461 reviews)
"The hotel is pretty clean. The location is good too. The only thing I don't like is parking. They have valet parking only and charge $25 per car. And when we picked up our car, it took longer than expected time to receive it. The parking space is very crowded."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$295 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
AU$295
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,060 reviews)
Great place to stay!
"The staff at this Hilton was amazing. Always answered the phone, accommodated a later checkout and we’re unflustered. The building is also beautiful. Would definitely recommend."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$342 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$342
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (978 reviews)
"Our room and the hotel was nice and clean and the staff were very nice. Breakfast was good. Parking was valet but I think you have to pay for parking almost anywhere in Santa Cruz. Overall good experience!"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2024

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$350 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
AU$350
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The team is great. Valet opens your door every time. The bar and restaurant staff are great. Rainbow, crystal, Chris, Jeff, and Gabriel are all fabulous. Although understaffed. We were there three days and never had our room serviced. The lobby restrooms were a mess, but again, not enough staff. ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2024

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$679 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
AU$679
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful views from room, great restaurant, very cute and cozy room. Exceeded expectations for a 3 star hotel. I didn’t want to leave my room because the views were so beautiful."

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2024

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz which includes water sports

Westside Santa Cruz

4/5(16 area reviews)

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.

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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.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats
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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.

Upper Seabright
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Seabright

While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.

Seabright
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Circles

While Circles may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Cowell's Beach.

Circles
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Westlake

When in Westlake, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westlake

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