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Your Downtown Santa Cruz Vacation

Get lost in the beauty of this urban neighborhood with a Downtown Santa Cruz vacation package. From its walking and culture to its cafes, there's lots here for every type of vacationer. Your trip to Downtown Santa Cruz wouldn't be complete without stopping by popular attractions nearby such as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, University of California, Santa Cruz and Natural Bridges State Park. Expedia will help put your plans into action. Book your ideal Downtown Santa Cruz vacation today.

The Latest Downtown Santa Cruz Vacation Packages

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Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
North San Jose
Price was $627, price is now $455 per person
$455
per person
Oct 15 - Oct 19
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DFW) to San Jose (SJC)
8.6/10 Excellent! (159 reviews)
The property was very nice for the price. Other than a dog barking loudly in one of the other rooms, we enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn

2.5 out of 5
Westside Santa Cruz
Price was $2,939, price is now $1,353 per person
$1,353
per person
Nov 6 - Nov 11
found 2 days ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DFW) to San Jose (SJC)
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Short walk to Boardwalk great views

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

2 out of 5
Westside Santa Cruz
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,631, price is now $1,094 per person
$1,094
per person
Nov 6 - Nov 11
found 11 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DFW) to San Jose (SJC)
5.8/10 (535 reviews)
Place was good because the Area was ok and somewhat of a walking distance to the boardwalk. Entrance door or door frame had massive gap on top and bottom.

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,246, price is now $864 per person
$864
per person
Oct 15 - Oct 19
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DFW) to San Jose (SJC)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
Ease of checking in

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3.5 out of 5
Westside Santa Cruz
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $788, price is now $574 per person
$574
per person
Nov 14 - Nov 16
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Portland (PDX) to San Jose (SJC)
No reviews

Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

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Westside Santa Cruz

7 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
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.

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Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn

3 out of 5
636 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$91 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
$106 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Blue Inn
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
$139 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$160 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
$99 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$115 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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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
The place where you can't stay straight.

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
Santa Cruz Wharf

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

Things to do

Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

$85
per adult
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

$129
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

$139
per adult
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic
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