Downtown, CA
Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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.
Mystery Spot
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.
Santa Cruz Wharf
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.
Natural Bridges State Park
You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Ocean Street
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.
Santa Cruz Main Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Downtown Hotel Deals
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Enjoyed my stay. Clean and quite.
Reviewed on 25 October 2025
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Nice spot
Reviewed on 24 October 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
They charge a $25 per day parking fee that isn’t disclosed until you arrive.
Reviewed on 24 October 2025
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The hotel was great! The food was great and so was the staff. My one complaint is that the hotel room walls are VERY thin. We could have every sneeze, cough and conversation the people next to us were having. They also have a band on Friday and Saturday which is fun but loud till about 11pm so if ...
Reviewed on 26 October 2025
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Rooms are nice, the trails are great. Pool area and Joanne very nice. Only issue is the restaurant food wasn’t great and the service was really bad.
Reviewed on 23 October 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
The property was clean and well kept, the beds were so comfy, we were comfortable the entire time! Staff was awesome when we needed them, the showers had great water pressure and came with complimentary dove shower products. The breakfast was great, made the start to our day that much better! Definitely ...
Reviewed on 25 October 2025
Other neighborhoods around Downtown
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.
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.
Mission Hill
While visiting Mission Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
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.
Circles
While there might not be top attractions in Circles, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Cowell's Beach.
Westlake
When in Westlake, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown, CA
- Williams-Reynolds House
- Silicon Valley
- Monterey Bay
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Capitola Beach
- Mystery Spot
- University of California
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Roaring Camp Railroads
- Rio Del Mar Beach
- Santa Cruz Wharf
- Natural Bridges State Park
- La Selva Beach
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Seacliff State Beach
- University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
- Santa Cruz Mountains
- Capitola Wharf
- Ocean Street
- Santa Cruz Main Beach
- Pacific Avenue
- Santa Cruz Harbor
- Seascape Golf Club
- Cowell's Beach
- Twin Lakes State Beach
- Moss Landing State Beach
- Testarossa Winery
- Old Town Los Gatos
- Zip Line
- Sunny Cove Beach
- Mount Madonna Center
- Seabright Beach
