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Our top choices for Downtown Santa Cruz hotels

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1. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (951 reviews)
"We arrived after hours and self-checkin was super easy. The Inn was lovely and was a great location near downtown."
United States
Sharon
The price is ₩145,897
₩173,229 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Pacific Blue Inn
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

2. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.8 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,558 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
James
The price is ₩99,334
₩132,133 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

3. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,139 reviews)
"room was very clean and large enough for 2 people, modern looking and a nice big shower. would stay again"
United States
Carlos
The price is ₩69,267
₩103,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Seaside Inn & Suites
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

4. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,345 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Brooke
The price is ₩187,810
₩216,348 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Terrace/patio

5. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Great place to stay at, very clean and very convenient"
United States
Grester
The price is ₩169,990
₩196,342 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,353 reviews)
"Great location, very clean property and friendly staff"
United States
Frank
The price is ₩191,138
₩280,034 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

7. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,337 reviews)
"nice hotel and staff, excellent location,"
United States
Bertha
The price is ₩128,924
₩149,064 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.

8. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,242 reviews)
"Close proximity to the boardwalk."
United States
Lorena
The price is ₩81,314
₩102,450 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Surf City Inn and Suites
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

9. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff, they have plenty of parking."
United States
SONIA ARACELI MATA
The price is ₩80,604
₩113,598 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
A poolside area with seating, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

10. Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"I would recommend this stay"
United States
Sanmatie
The price is ₩86,759
₩127,362 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Hotel Solares
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

11. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,026 reviews)
"Nice staff, clean and close to the beach!"
United States
Irinea
The price is ₩100,388
₩124,348 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

12. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Great value clean room Great Price. Friendly staff"
United States
Curtis
The price is ₩91,222
₩106,125 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

13. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (143 reviews)
"We had a great stay here!"
United States
Nova
The price is ₩110,985
₩130,854 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Carousel Beach Inn
A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

14. Continental Inn

Continental Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Good location, rooms were kept clean!"
United States
KAREN
The price is ₩82,972
₩112,096 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Continental Inn
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

15. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.8 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (160 reviews)
"Nice stay."
United States
John
The price is ₩93,963
₩105,233 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Drift Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

16. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
Holly
The price is ₩108,084
₩125,471 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Torch Lite Inn
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

17. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,629 reviews)
"I was very pleased with my stay it was very clean and it’s at a great location"
United States
Sherlyn
The price is ₩146,767
₩170,284 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Marea Sol Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

18. Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, friendly, nice location"
United States
Aaron
The price is ₩119,126
₩137,370 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Aqua Breeze Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

19. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, great location."
United States
Michael
The price is ₩83,307
₩110,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Beachview Inn
A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

20. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (53 reviews)
"Loved the place It’s so pretty and super cute"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ₩129,018
₩149,217 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Edgewater Beach Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Santa Cruz
Learn more about Downtown Santa Cruz
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Westside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

A white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and people.
Photo by Ian Durant
Open Photo by Ian Durant

Eastside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

Pleasure Point

World-renowned surf spot with a strong surf culture, Pleasure Point offers picturesque ocean views along East Cliff Drive and a walkable path with separate bike lanes. Enjoy amenities at Pleasure Point Park and nearby 41st Ave commercial district.

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A beach with people playing and walking.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang

Upper Seabright

When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Top Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great inexpensive clean place, abit old but clean"
Jonas 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Santa Cruz like?
Downtown Santa Cruz is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its restaurants and biking. Are you looking for Downtown Santa Cruz travel tips? Be sure to check out Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're in the neighborhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz?
Based on our traveler data, Pacific Blue Inn is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Santa Cruz. This guesthouse 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 hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Downtown Santa Cruz.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Santa Cruz?
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What is there to do around this Santa Cruz neighborhood?
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 neighborhood. 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.