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Top Downtown Santa Cruz Cheap Hotels

Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (866)
"Super great space for the price."
$112 nightly
The price is $129
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees
Pacific Blue Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Top Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Very good breakfast and clean!"
Roxana 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Santa Cruz like for travelers on a budget?
Explore cheap places to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz on Expedia.com and plan a getaway that sticks within your budget. Downtown Santa Cruz is a destination that visitors enjoy for its dining options and biking trails. You can look through a wide range of hotels and other accommodations with Member Prices to score great deals. With our site's handy page filters, you can search by your price range, or by amenities that customers often look for like free parking and free airport transportation. If you're interested in affordable options near specific attractions, such as Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, try filtering by location to refine your search. As you browse, use the heart button to keep track of your favorites so that you can come back to them when you're ready to book. Interested in a car or a flight too? Take a look at the vacation packages available under Bundle and Save and discover huge discounts by booking transportation at the same time.
What's the weather like in Downtown Santa Cruz?
The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temperature of 63°F,
  • Coldest months: February, March, January, and December
  • Rainiest months: December, January, February, and March
  • Driest months: August, July, September, and June
What is there to see and do in Downtown Santa Cruz?
Downtown Santa Cruz is known for its dining options and biking trails, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the top local attractions that interest you most, such as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, and then look for sights and activities that cost little or nothing at all. If you're looking to enjoy the area's natural beauty, you can get outdoors at Main Beach, Santa Cruz Main Beach, or Seabright Beach.
How can I get to Downtown Santa Cruz and get around on a budget?
Checking out these ways to get around Downtown Santa Cruz is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The nearest airport is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), 13.4 mi (21.6 km) away. If that doesn't suit your budget, the next closest is 27.9 mi (44.9 km) away: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC). Downtown Santa Cruz might not have many public transit options to choose from so a rental car could be a reasonable alternative to see more of the area.