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Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn

3 out of 5
636 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$216 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$216
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Pacific Blue Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
Pacific Blue Inn
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$177 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$177
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Ocean Pacific Lodge in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
Ocean Pacific Lodge
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$264 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$264
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$237 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$237
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
In the heart of Santa Cruz, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$495 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
AU$495
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$242 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$242
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ...
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

2.5 out of 5
2250 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$201 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$201
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Mission Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Mission Inn
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$237 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$237
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Located in Santa Cruz, Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Pacific Avenue.
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$246 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$246
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
When you stay at Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Aptos, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach ...
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

It's time to get the boss on the blower and tell them you're taking your leave. Amazing adventures are just around the corner! You'll find some ridiculously good-looking deals on hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.1 kilometres from the heart of Santa Cruz.

There is no such thing as being bored in Santa Cruz. Check out bucket list-worthy sights like the Mystery Spot, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the University of Santa Cruz California and humblebrag to your friends at home afterwards.

Main Beach and the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum are not far from central Downtown Santa Cruz. These top tourist sights ought to be on your travel list.

Too stuffed to travel for miles? Want to book a lodging near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk? Simple. Check out the Casablanca On The Beach, Ocean Lodge, Dream Inn Santa Cruz, West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn and Pacific Blue Inn.

You'll be able to stay near Main Beach at a number of accommodations, like the Babbling Brook Inn, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area and Howard Johnson Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Enjoy a few hours watching the different boats floating about at Santa Cruz Harbor. If you're planning to set yourself up nearby, two of your best bets are the Quality Inn Santa Cruz and Ramada Limited Santa Cruz. View the many superb exhibits and specimens at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Do you need somewhere to tuck in around here? The Surf City Inn and Suites and Comfort Inn Santa Cruz are favourites with many visitors.

Away with your buddies but need a bit of 'me time'? Fancy just chilling out with a good book and a large coffee? Then why not find a secluded corner in Marini's Candies? When your tum really starts to grumble, toddle on over to Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant and check out their mouthwatering menu. If all that food has left you a bit parched, Santa Cruz Wine Tasting is just a stone's throw away. It's an awesome place to grab a stool and mingle with the locals!

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Downtown Santa Cruz hotels essential information

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1,170 hotels
Lowest Price
AU$177
Highest Price
AU$495
Popular hotels
Pacific Blue Inn, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection, Ocean Pacific Lodge, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz, Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Dream Inn Santa Cruz, Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, Mission Inn, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

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