Midtown

Santa Cruz

Popular places to visit

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4/5(69 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
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
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
Natural Bridges State Park

Natural Bridges State Park

5/5(5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Natural Bridges State Park
Main Beach

Main Beach

4.5/5(25 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Main Beach during your travels in Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Main Beach
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

Things to do

Bixby Bridge

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

CA $1,793
per traveller
Big Sur Private SUV Charter - San Francisco Round trip or One way
Train Ride Adventure through Mother Natures Giant Redwoods Park

Train Ride Adventure through Mother Natures Giant Redwoods Park

CA $360
per adult
Train Ride Adventure through Mother Natures Giant Redwoods Park
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

CA $187
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Guided E-Bike Ride & Most Fun Ebike Tour

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

CA $159
per adult
Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour
Bixby Bridge

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

CA $1,319
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 $172
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 $186 per night from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24
CA $186
CA $215 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Room was pretty rundown. My shower didn't have a curtain."

Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is CA $144 per night from Mar. 20 to Mar. 21
CA $144
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 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! (1,000 reviews)
"The property was convenient and clean. The service was excellent."

Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is CA $311 per night from Mar. 13 to Mar. 14
CA $311
CA $354 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Dream Inn has long been our favorite place to stay in Santa Cruz - love the food options on the wharf - and at the hotel - staff is cool and accommodating- and you can’t beat the location"

Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2025

Dream Inn 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 $141 per night from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24
CA $141
CA $162 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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! (1,088 reviews)
"Great welcome by staff."

Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2025

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $183 per night from Mar. 13 to Mar. 14
CA $183
CA $209 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 13 - Mar 14
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! (1,160 reviews)
"Awesome staff and super clean!"

Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2 out of 5
125 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $184 per night from Mar. 13 to Mar. 14
CA $184
CA $213 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Book a stay at this beach motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)
"Beach Street Inn is the Goldilocks Inn for Santa Cruz. Not too far from the boardwalk or the wharf. Not too expensive and not too average. Our 2nd stay within the past month and a half, they have it dialed in with clean rooms, friendly staff ans many other benefits. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2025

Beach Street Inn and Suites
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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 Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor, 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, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street 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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Midtown

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