Downtown Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz
Downtown Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.5/5(2,013 reviews)

Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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Mystery Spot

4/5(639 reviews)

Find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

Mystery Spot
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Santa Cruz Wharf

4.5/5(85 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Wharf
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Natural Bridges State Park

4.5/5(251 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Natural Bridges State Park during your travels in Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Natural Bridges State Park
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Ocean Street

4.5/5(14 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Ocean Street
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Pacific Avenue

4.5/5(7 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Pacific Avenue

Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Seaside Inn & Suites
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
525 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is SAR102 per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
SAR102
per night
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (587 reviews)
"Great stay comfy beds nice and spacious"

Reviewed on 19 Sep, 2024

Seaside Inn & Suites
Pacific Blue Inn
Pacific Blue Inn
3 out of 5
636 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is SAR106 per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
SAR106
per night
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (800 reviews)
Lock and empty your car! Great hole in the wall!
"Parking is offsite. Our vehicle was burglarized during our stay. Make sure to complete the vehicle form- leave nothing in your car- vagebons loiter in the vacuity. Hotel was clean and comfortable. Lobby well maintained and offered delicious snacks and coffee! Coffee self serve 24hrs. Excellent water ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sep, 2024

Pacific Blue Inn
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is SAR295 per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
SAR295
per night
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"this property is located very close to the boardwalk and has great views. The restaurant is excellent on site."

Reviewed on 17 Sep, 2024

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is SAR142 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
SAR142
per night
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,050 reviews)
"Extremely clean both rooms and communal spaces. Pool is well maintained Staff is friendly personable and helpful"

Reviewed on 19 Sep, 2024

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is SAR137 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
SAR137
per night
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (614 reviews)
"very clean room"

Reviewed on 20 Sep, 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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 SAR152 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
SAR152
per night
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Our usual stay in Santa Cruz
"I have stayed at Hotel Paradox probably about 10 times over the past few years. The first time we stayed, we thought it was a very elegant hotel, each time since then the experience has been a little downgraded. They used to have robes for the guests to wear to the pool, they don’t anymore. Some ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sep, 2024

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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Westside Santa Cruz

4/5(2,586 area reviews)

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.

Westside Santa Cruz
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Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats
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Mission Hill

While visiting Mission Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.

Mission Hill
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Midtown

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street.

Midtown
Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky

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.

Upper Seabright
Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky

Seabright

While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.

Seabright

Downtown Santa Cruz, CA

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