Midtown

Santa Cruz

Popular places to visit

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4/5(69 reviews)

Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as part of your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Wharf

Santa Cruz Wharf

4/5(2 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
Mystery Spot

Mystery Spot

4.5/5(11 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
Natural Bridges State Park

Natural Bridges State Park

5/5(5 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Natural Bridges State Park, a lovely green space in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Natural Bridges State Park
Ocean Street

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.

Ocean Street
Pacific Avenue

Pacific Avenue

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Pacific Avenue

Things to do

Train Ride Adventure through Mother Natures Giant Redwoods Park

Train Ride Adventure through Mother Natures Giant Redwoods Park

CA $354
per adult
Train Ride Adventure through Mother Natures Giant Redwoods Park
Santa Cruz Guided E-Bike Ride & Most Fun Ebike Tour

Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour

CA $158
per adult
Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour
Bixby Bridge

Big Sur Private SUV Charter - San Francisco Round trip or One way

CA $1,786
per traveller
Big Sur Private SUV Charter - San Francisco Round trip or One way
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

CA $186
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
Bixby Bridge

Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco

CA $1,305
per traveller
Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

CA $170
per adult
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
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Midtown Hotel Deals

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is CA $143 per night from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6
CA $143
CA $166 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Very clean and conveniently located, easy parking, smooth checkin and checkout. Pool closes at 10 pm and checkout is at noon which is very nice. Would visit again"

Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is CA $158 per night from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6
CA $158
CA $181 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,081 reviews)
"Easy walk to boardwalk. Hotel seemed brand new or renovated. Great stay."

Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is CA $137 per night from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6
CA $137
CA $158 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,083 reviews)
"Husband and I have stayed in this hotel maybe 6-7 times throughout the years. Beautiful, well maintained space and very kind workers! If we did have any complaints, one our own fault and another for corp. Our stay occurred weekend before Christmas and there were rowdy people loud, slamming doors ..."

Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2025

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is CA $144 per night from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20
CA $144
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (707 reviews)
Great family hotel
"Great sized family room with all required amenities. Close to the boardwalk. Made use of the guest laundry"

Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is CA $158 per night from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21
CA $158
CA $184 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Great hotel, nice and quiet"

Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Los Gatos Lodge
Los Gatos Lodge
3 out of 5
50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road, Los Gatos, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $185 per night from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13
CA $185
CA $207 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Gatos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (963 reviews)
"They are remodeling and it's going to be awesome. 2nd time staying there, it's a hidden gem!"

Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2025

Los Gatos Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Midtown

Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky

Upper Seabright

When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Upper Seabright
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Bananna Belt

While Bananna Belt isn't home to many top sights, Ocean Street and DeLaveaga Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bananna Belt
Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky

Seabright

While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.

Seabright
41.5 feet tall, 350,000 pounds and able to withstand a quarter million pounds of wave energy: Walton Lighthouse

Eastside Santa Cruz

5/5(1 area review)

Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Eastside Santa Cruz
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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.

Downtown Santa Cruz
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Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Main Beach and Santa Cruz Wharf are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Midtown

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