Downtown Santa Cruz, California

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Hotels

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites-Boardwalk

505 Riverside Avenue

Santa Cruz, California

Quality Inn Santa Cruz

1101 Ocean St

Santa Cruz, California

Dream Inn Santa Cruz, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hot

175 W Cliff Dr

Santa Cruz, California

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz

1410 Ocean Street

Santa Cruz, California

Ramada Limited Santa Cruz

516 Water St

Santa Cruz, California

BUDGET INN SANTA CR

110 San Lorenzo Boulevard

Santa Cruz, California

Oceana Inn

525 Ocean St

Santa Cruz, California

Ocean Lodge

1015 Ocean Street

Santa Cruz, California

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

325 Pacific Ave

Santa Cruz, California

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites

619 Riverside Ave

Santa Cruz, California

CAPRI MOTEL SANTA CRUZ

337 Riverside Avenue

Santa Cruz, California

HAMPTON INN SANTA CRUZ CA

1505 OCEAN ST

Santa Cruz, California

Torch Lite Inn

500 Riverside Ave

Santa Cruz, California

Inn At Pasatiempo

555 Highway 17

Santa Cruz, California

Beachview Inn

50 Front St

Santa Cruz, California

Lanai Lodge

550 2nd St

Santa Cruz, California

Chaminade Resort & Spa

1 Chaminade Ln

Santa Cruz, California

Big Six Motel

335 Riverside Avenue

Santa Cruz, California

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

314 Riverside Ave

Santa Cruz, California

Aqua Breeze Inn

204 Second Street

Santa Cruz, California

Hotel Paradox

611 Ocean St

Santa Cruz, California

Best Western Inn

126 Plymouth St

Santa Cruz, California

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

174 W Cliff Dr

Santa Cruz, California

Continental Inn

414 Ocean Street

Santa Cruz, California

Super 8 Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East

338 Riverside Ave

Santa Cruz, California

Ocean Gate Inn

111 Ocean St

Santa Cruz, California

Howard Johnson Inn Santa Cruz

130 W Cliff Drive

Santa Cruz, California

Days Inn and Suites Santa Cruz

600 Riverside Ave

Santa Cruz, California

Coastview Inn Santa Cruz

301 Beach St

Santa Cruz, California

Best Western Plus All Suite Inn

500 Ocean St

Santa Cruz, California

National 9 Santa Cruz

130 Plymouth St

Santa Cruz, California

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

110 Plymouth St

Santa Cruz, California

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

311 2nd Street

Santa Cruz, California

Motel Santa Cruz

370 Ocean Drive

Santa Cruz, California

Super 8 Santa Cruz-Beach-Boardwalk West

321 Riverside Ave

Santa Cruz, California

Babbling Brook Inn

1025 Laurel St

Santa Cruz, California

Pacific Blue Inn

636 Pacific Avenue

Santa Cruz, California

Casablanca Inn & Bistro

101 Main St

Santa Cruz, California

Ocean Pacific Lodge

301 Pacific Avenue

Santa Cruz, California

Knights Inn Santa Cruz Beach/ Boardwalk

510 Leibrandt Ave

Santa Cruz, California

Pacific Inn Santa Cruz

330 Ocean St

Santa Cruz, California

Hotel Tips

Always announce during booking if the trip is for a special event, anniversary or reunion. Group rates can be pre-negotiated and you may qualify for a lower cost and better upgrades for your stay. If you are the one setting up the event, always work directly with the front desk manager to make sure the best service is offered to your party.

Bring an actual credit card to avoid deposits and pre-authorizations consuming money in your checking account which will reduce your available balance. Hotels that accept paper cash often ask for a hefty deposit to cover potential damages in your room leaving you scrambling to find an ATM.

Elevators are notorious for being a nuisance so ask to be roomed on the top floor and as far away as possible. Most hotels book nearby rooms last so hopefully they have availability elsewhere.

Things To Do

Santa Cruz brings smiles by way of doughnuts and pastries made fresh daily for your enjoyment. Everyone has their favorite of course but having a variety of bakeries is what makes downtown so special. Fritters, scones and pies oh my!

Santa Cruz keeps your pets fed, groomed, clothed and entertained with a wide assortment of ts.s available online and in-store. Does your dog need a bit of training? Check with us for great referrals to dog walkers, trainers and veterinarians who can work with your pets.

Santa Cruz is the place to buy jewelry offered by downtown merchants with a wide variety of lovely earrings, necklaces, bracelets and of course diamond rings. You are sure to find the top artisan brands and jewelry maker that brings a special touch to each piece offered.

Why Do You Love Downtown?

carl barbieri

were there on business at least 7 times a year ,We just love downtown medford

Dorothy schneibolk

We plan to visit

Sophie Jacobson

I love downtown because it offers something for everyone!

Melanie Kraus

I have not been there in a long time. Last time I was there was with my parents. I thought it was neat little town back then. Could you send me some information on reelsville Indiana.

Tammy Benson

Shopping eating and site seing

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