Find all hotels by Independent in Downtown Santa Cruz, CA from $69

Would you like to discover a different side of Santa Cruz (and vicinity)? The neighborhood of Downtown Santa Cruz is one option. It's located 0.1 miles southeast of the downtown area.

Santa Cruz (and vicinity)'s most popular attractions include the Mystery Spot, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the University of California Santa Cruz.

While in Downtown Santa Cruz, consider visiting the Main Beach and the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, some of Downtown Santa Cruz's must-see attractions.

Visitors to Downtown Santa Cruz wishing to find a bed within a short distance from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, have loads of options to choose from, including the Casablanca On The Beach, Ocean Lodge, Dream Inn Santa Cruz, West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn and Pacific Blue Inn.

Travelers who would prefer to reserve a room just a short stroll away from Main Beach will discover many Expedia-listed accommodations to select from. Downtown Santa Cruz options include 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.

Those who are keen on anything to do with boats should take a walk at Santa Cruz Harbor. When you're done exploring, rest up at a quality hotel nearby. The Quality Inn Santa Cruz and Ramada Limited Santa Cruz are two excellent options. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is a brilliant place to discover some fun facts about natural history. You’ll also find great accommodation within easy reach of this sight, such as the Surf City Inn and Suites and Comfort Inn Santa Cruz.

If all that sightseeing in Downtown Santa Cruz is starting to feel less like a vacation and more like work, drop by for a pick-me-up at Marini's Candies. The mouth-watering meals at Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant are sure to fill up hungry sightseers who prefer a sit-down meal. When the sky starts to darken, it’s time to hit the bars! A preferred neighborhood hangout is Santa Cruz Wine Tasting.

Accommodation options near Downtown Santa Cruz

If Downtown Santa Cruz accommodation doesn't suit, you might like to check out the hotels in Santa Cruz. An additional nearby suburb with accommodation to put on your radar is Pacific Avenue.

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