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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,329 reviews)
"Clean, easy walking to food and beach, friendly staff. "
United States
Krista
The price is HK$627
HK$824 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
7.6 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (976 reviews)
"Yes, plenty of spots."
United States
Louis
The price is HK$1,602
HK$1,820 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Monarch Cove Inn

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
17 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (999 reviews)
"national park and santa cruz boardwalk were close by and the staff were all so friendly, accomodating, and nice!"
United States
Jenna
The price is HK$674
HK$779 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"The Dream Inn is always our go to spot. The hotel is close to everything fun, clean and the staff are great!"
United States
Cameron
The price is HK$1,872
HK$2,133 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (492 reviews)
"Great location near park and very spacious cabin. "
United States
Gustavo Gamboa
The price is HK$842
HK$1,063 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Fern River Resort

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"The stay was nice "
United States
Michelle
The price is HK$1,191
HK$1,688 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Chaminade Resort & Spa

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.7 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,249 reviews)
"Clean, spacious rooms and very friendly staff. "
United States
Sarojni
The price is HK$1,050
HK$1,211 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill
4.0 star property
7.1 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (733 reviews)
"Great Stay"
United States
Jane
The price is HK$1,748
HK$2,429 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Inn at Depot Hill

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
United States
Michael
The price is HK$893
HK$1,034 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
6.9 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (524 reviews)
"Friendly staff clean rooms great location"
United States
Jessica
The price is HK$1,815
HK$2,109 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Capitola Hotel

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
13.7 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (938 reviews)
"The room was clean, the staff is great and great amenities. Was a wonderful stay"
United States
Helen
The price is HK$2,164
HK$2,968 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Seascape Beach Resort

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (179 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is HK$1,087
HK$1,296 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Seaway Inn

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
Ines
The price is HK$866
HK$1,059 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Mission Inn

Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown
7.0 out of 10, Good, (633 reviews)
"Bathroom was spotless. Shower was amazing and the breakfast hit the spot! Would definitely stay again!"
United States
Robert
The price is HK$797
HK$926 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Comfort Inn Watsonville

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
7.5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,278 reviews)
"Great stay, place is very nice. Definitely recommend and price was perfect. "
United States
Isabel
The price is HK$994
HK$1,138 total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
2.5 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (736 reviews)
"Clean room was nice to have. The grounds were very nice. "
United States
James
The price is HK$1,050
HK$1,178 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (594 reviews)
"Beautiful stay, great location, clean cottages and accommodating staff!"
United States
George
The price is HK$1,598
HK$1,822 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
2.5 star property
29 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"A bit pricey but nice accommodations. "
United States
John
The price is HK$1,167
HK$1,307 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,465 reviews)
"It was a very wonderful stay for my kids and I. "
United States
Joanna
The price is HK$909
HK$1,053 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Marea Sol Hotel

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
28.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (564 reviews)
"I had the harbor master room and loved the charm of the room. The views of Elkhorn Slough were glorious. Bring your binoculars!"
United States
Gwynne
The price is HK$1,081
HK$1,207 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown 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 Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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 The Hook.

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.

Downtown Santa Cruz

Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?
Travellers to the Downtown neighbourhood in Santa Cruz will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House as part of your Downtown travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown?
Expedia customers rank Ocean Pacific Lodge the highest for a stay in Downtown.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown?
With 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Santa Cruz area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Downtown.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Downtown are Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House. When you're sightseeing in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Garden Mall are also worth a stop.