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Top 10 Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (860)
"Wonderful place nice and quiet easy parking and dog friendly "
The price is S$210
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Pacific Blue Inn
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Property amenity

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Great stay! Will absolutely be back. Perfectly for wine tasting lodging "
The price is S$221
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Lobby

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1005)
"Always like staying at this best western plus rooms are clean beds are comfortable and the pool and hot tube are a nice perk, not to mention the continental breakfast Is not to bad either."
The price is S$216
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Exterior

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1136)
"Great quiet place to stay with young family."
The price is S$216
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Inn At Pasatiempo
Lobby

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1008)
"Very comfortable updated rooms. However, the pool and area need attention. The onsite restaurant was excellent. "
The price is S$232
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Inn At Pasatiempo
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (834)
"Great and clean hotel Check in was a breeze "
The price is S$244
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Rodeway Inn
Outdoor pool

Rodeway Inn

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (1000)
"It was in a great location short distances from shopping centers and the highway to either Santa Cruz and Monterey "
The price is S$111
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Rodeway Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Decent place for a small city"
The price is S$222
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Bar (on property)

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (880)
"Great place up stay"
The price is S$145
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Inn Watsonville

2.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (577)
"Excellent service, keep up the great job."
The price is S$180
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1101)
"This was a great location cute restaurant and fun pool we will be back!"
The price is S$268
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Exterior

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (602)
"Beautiful property!! Wish we had been there longer to enjoy it more. Such great pillows!! "
The price is S$167
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Rio Sands Hotel
Fountain

Rio Sands Hotel

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great location "
Rio Sands Hotel
Hotel Los Gatos
Outdoor pool

Hotel Los Gatos

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Property was well kept and clean. We stayed 5 nights and it was lovely. "
The price is S$304
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Hotel Los Gatos
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Lobby

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (836)
"Great property and staff."
The price is S$412
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Los Gatos Lodge
Restaurant

Los Gatos Lodge

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Great hotel! Really enjoyed our stay and close to everything."
Los Gatos Lodge
Fern River Resort
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Fern River Resort

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (439)
"This is a beautiful property that is very quiet and relaxing! We loved the vintage cabin vibes. "
The price is S$317
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Fern River Resort
Masood's Lodge
3 bedrooms, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Masood's Lodge

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (152)
"Beautiful spot on the river, with access. Easy walk to downtown. The owner was very nice and available. My only "complaint" is that the shower was a little small"
The price is S$244
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Masood's Lodge
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Exterior

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great place "
The price is S$234
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Lobby

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (1000)
"Great staff, nice pool."
The price is S$108
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
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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

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 38th Avenue Beach Access.

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.

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.