Downtown Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz

Downtown Santa Cruz
Photo by MF Shearer
Photo by MF Shearer
Photo by Trevor Cleveland
Photo by Trevor Cleveland

Popular places to visit

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4/5(41 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during your visit to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Mystery Spot

Mystery Spot

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

Mystery Spot
Santa Cruz Wharf

Santa Cruz Wharf

5/5(1 review)

Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Cruz Wharf
Natural Bridges State Park

Natural Bridges State Park

4/5(9 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Natural Bridges State Park, a lovely green space in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Natural Bridges State Park
Ocean Street

Ocean Street

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Ocean Street
Main Beach

Main Beach

4/5(57 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Main Beach during your travels in Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Main Beach

Things to do

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

S$30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt
Train Ride Adventure through Mother Natures Giant Redwoods Park

Train Ride Adventure through Mother Natures Giant Redwoods Park

S$338
per adult
Train Ride Adventure through Mother Natures Giant Redwoods Park
Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour

Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour

S$41
per adult
Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour
Secret Beach Location

Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz

S$1,425
per traveller
Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Guided E-Bike Ride & Most Fun Ebike Tour

Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour

S$150
per adult
Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour
Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

S$27
per adult
Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories
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Top hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn
Pacific Blue Inn
3 out of 5
636 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is S$144 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
S$144
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (824 reviews)
"This place is conveniently close to downtown Santa Cruz, quiet, clean, and the staff is friendly. Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 25 Jan,2025

Pacific Blue Inn
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 S$164 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
S$164
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
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)
"It’s nice place and the pool areas is great."

Reviewed on 2 Feb,2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is S$358 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
S$358
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We enjoyed a hike in the woods on the grounds, the hot tubs and happy hour at the View restaurant. It was the perfect little getaway."

Reviewed on 25 Jan,2025

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2 out of 5
125 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is S$178 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
S$178
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Book a stay at this beach motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The beach house was amazing"

Reviewed on 4 Feb,2025

Beach Street Inn and Suites
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 S$151 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
S$151
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
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! (1,096 reviews)
Nice place to stay.
"We loved it, the service was great and the facilities in excellent condition."

Reviewed on 4 Feb,2025

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is S$151 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
S$151
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (747 reviews)
Great deal
"This is the second time my family has stayed at this hotel. Perfect waking distance to the boardwalk. It’s nice to see more nice hotel options around the Santa Cruz Beach area."

Reviewed on 2 Feb,2025

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Cruz

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Westside Santa Cruz

4/5(31 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.

Westside Santa Cruz
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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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Mission Hill

While visiting Mission Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.

Mission Hill
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Midtown

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue.

Midtown
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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.

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

Downtown Santa Cruz