Downtown Santa Cruz Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Santa Cruz
Stay near popular Downtown Santa Cruz attractions
Things to do
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
£4
per traveller
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
£105
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz
Pacific Blue Inn
636 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is £113 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
£113
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (937 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet. No staff on-site or any amenities."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundable
The price is £364 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£364
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
The price is £173 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£173
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 ...
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is £82 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
£82
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is £123 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£123
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Good walking distance to the wharf and boardwalk. Property was clean, bed was ok, and bathroom is small. Parking is limited so get there early. Not a 24 hours front desk, it only opens to check out from 10-11am and check in from 3-7pm."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is £209 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£209
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"The property is in a nice location and close to the boardwalk. The room was decent but definitely not “resort” quality. Definitely do not eat the food here. The on site restaurant is very underwhelming and overpriced for the quality of food you get. We went to the restaurant for dinner and my wife ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
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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
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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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 Pleasure Point Park.
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.
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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.
