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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, (949 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 ₩136,001
₩162,020 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
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, (1,547 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Anthony
The price is ₩122,401
₩158,511 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Ocean Pacific Lodge
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

3. 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, (1,348 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Brooke
The price is ₩208,810
₩240,045 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay at, very clean and very convenient"
United States
Grester
The price is ₩185,456
₩213,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

5. 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, (1,122 reviews)
"Great spot, easy walking distance to downtown!"
United States
Justin
The price is ₩81,394
₩117,400 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Seaside Inn & Suites
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, (1,348 reviews)
"Great location, very clean property and friendly staff"
United States
Frank
The price is ₩199,515
₩229,678 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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, (1,331 reviews)
"nice hotel and staff, excellent location,"
United States
Bertha
The price is ₩127,979
₩148,118 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

8. 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, (1,006 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff, they have plenty of parking."
United States
SONIA ARACELI MATA
The price is ₩82,727
₩116,590 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.

9. 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, (1,218 reviews)
"Close proximity to the boardwalk."
United States
Lorena
The price is ₩94,583
₩117,610 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Surf City Inn and Suites
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
6.8 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"I would recommend this stay"
United States
Sanmatie
The price is ₩86,546
₩127,762 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Hotel Solares
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a landscaped entrance with plants and a wheelchair-accessible sign.

11. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean rooms and breakfast was good."
United States
Roy
The price is ₩157,638
₩181,394 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
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, (1,010 reviews)
"Very convenient place"
United States
Siddharth
The price is ₩93,415
₩108,678 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

13. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.8 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (157 reviews)
"Nice stay."
United States
John
The price is ₩96,437
₩108,004 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Drift 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Good location, rooms were kept clean!"
United States
KAREN
The price is ₩90,556
₩121,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Continental Inn
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

15. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (103 reviews)
"The staff was super helpful and the inn was clean. Location was perfect! The beds were comfortable! Overall great stay!"
United States
Carmen
The price is ₩113,908
₩134,300 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Carousel Beach 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)
"The gentleman at the desk was so kind, clean rooms, decent bed, great walk to the boardwalk and overall felt very safe and comfortable."
United States
Nevaeh
The price is ₩110,930
₩128,774 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Torch Lite Inn
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

17. 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, (1,028 reviews)
"Nice staff, clean and close to the beach!"
United States
Irinea
The price is ₩103,031
₩127,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

18. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,014 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, great location."
United States
Michael
The price is ₩97,674
₩127,186 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Beachview Inn
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

19. 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, (1,622 reviews)
"Great Location"
United States
Lisa
The price is ₩150,632
₩174,769 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Marea Sol Hotel
A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

20. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Corinne
The price is ₩177,214
₩204,593 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Beach Street Inn and Suites
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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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Photo by Arial Bauman
Open Photo by Arial Bauman

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.

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Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Main Beach 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

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Recently renovated and very clean. Comfy and quiet. However, the renovations are a lil bit slapdash. The towel bar in my room was broken and held in place by some gel like glue, for ex. The bed was firm and the sheets and towels crisp. I enjoy a rough towel. Not even kidding. The body wash may or may not resemble dish soap. Sensitive skin folks you already know to bring your own. I’d stay here again."
Eliza 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Seaside Inn & Suites

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?
To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Downtown Santa Cruz, click here.
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.