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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,305 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean hotel with a great view "
United States
Veronica
The price is HK$673
HK$778 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
5 km from Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Restaurant and hotel staff were very friendly. "
United States
Michael
The price is HK$1,021
HK$1,496 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (160 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is HK$919
HK$1,108 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Seaway Inn

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (477 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is HK$744
HK$953 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Fern River Resort

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
7.6 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (963 reviews)
"The staff (Katrina) was very professional and responsive to our requests , love the nature walk around the property "
United States
Malina
The price is HK$1,492
HK$1,696 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Monarch Cove Inn

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (898 reviews)
"We enjoyed our night stay. Room was clean and accommodating. Hotel was secure and quiet. I would defintely stay again. "
United States
Melissa
The price is HK$696
HK$832 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Pacific Blue Inn

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,020 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect, very cute and clean, super nice staff and great location. Will stay here again."
United States
sophie
The price is HK$716
HK$891 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Mission Inn

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, (583 reviews)
"Room, amenities "
United States
Sharmila
The price is HK$899
HK$1,040 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,395 reviews)
"Great location and amazing hotel"
United States
Julie
The price is HK$907
HK$1,050 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Marea Sol Hotel

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (128 reviews)
"Beautiful views rooms and lobby staff was amazing will definitely be staying again "
United States
Vanessa
The price is HK$1,994
HK$2,675 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point
3.0 star property
29.3 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (966 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, great location "
United States
Brad
The price is HK$684
HK$812 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Inn At Moss Landing Point

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, (558 reviews)
"Place was perfect for a family. Couldn’t tell arriving at night how pretty it was. Attentive staff and easy check in process. Would 10/10 recommend. "
United States
Jacob
The price is HK$925
HK$1,036 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,194 reviews)
"very nice room, nice staff "
United States
Neil
The price is HK$694
HK$1,072 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Casablanca On The Beach

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place with comfy beds. balcony rooms and free breakfast! "
United States
Heather
The price is HK$724
HK$883 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Capitola Venetian Hotel

Capitola Venetian Hotel
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (802 reviews)
"We had a great time, they were very accommodating with check in and steps from the beach!"
United States
Danielle
Capitola Venetian Hotel

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
6.9 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (516 reviews)
"Friendly staff clean rooms great location"
United States
Jessica
The price is HK$1,421
HK$1,668 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Capitola Hotel

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, (1,266 reviews)
"Great stay , hotel staff was very helpful and nice! Clean hotel and and really enjoyed the bar"
United States
Miguel
The price is HK$827
HK$952 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown
7.0 out of 10, Good, (628 reviews)
"Clean facity and room, quiet, friendly reception."
United States
Celia
The price is HK$760
HK$885 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Comfort Inn Watsonville

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, nice breakfast, courteous staff, great location."
United States
Therese
The price is HK$932
HK$1,076 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
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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 Pacific Avenue.

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 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, Pacific Garden Mall and Neary Lagoon Park are also worth a stop.