Downtown Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Santa Cruz
Stay near popular Downtown Santa Cruz attractions
Activities
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
AU$65
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
AU$65
per adult
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
AU$186
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
AU$200
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
AU$65
per adult
Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$469 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$469
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot ...
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$177 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$177
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
125 Silver Leaf Dr Watsonville CA
The price is AU$114 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$114
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Watsonville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
6.6/10 (1,002 reviews)
"Nada"
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$220 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$220
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"N"
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$196 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$196
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
6001 La Madrona Drive Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$160 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
AU$160
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,360 reviews)
"Always a great stay at the Hilton. Great view. Will be back"
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026
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.
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz
Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
Photo by Ian Durant
Open Photo by Ian Durant
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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang
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.
