Midtown

Santa Cruz

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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
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Natural Bridges State Park

5/5(5 reviews)

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

Natural Bridges State Park
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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
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Santa Cruz Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Santa Cruz with a trip to Santa Cruz Harbor. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Santa Cruz Harbor

Things to do

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

CA $1,760
Per adult
Big Sur Private SUV Charter - San Francisco Round trip or One way
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Whale Watching Monterey Bay semi-private limited to 6 people max

CA $542
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Monterey Bay semi-private limited to 6 people max
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Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

CA $115
Per adult
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy
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Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2

CA $161
Per adult
Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2
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Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour

CA $149
Per adult
Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour
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Santa Cruz Must Sees: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

CA $5
Per adult
Santa Cruz Must Sees: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
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Midtown Hotel Deals

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is CA $271 per night from Jul. 7 to Jul. 8
CA $271
CA $307 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (501 reviews)
"Was very convenient to have nearly the boardwalk and beach. We had a problem with a man who knocked on our door at 10:30 pm on July 3rd and he didn't know which room he was looking for, it was very strange.He asking something about tools we don’t understand what was happened. We had locked the ..."

Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is CA $257 per night from Jul. 7 to Jul. 8
CA $257
CA $294 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"The location is right off the freeway and only 2 mile drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk"

Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2024

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $259 per night from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15
CA $259
CA $294 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
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! (1,061 reviews)
Mini vacation
"Great location"

Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2024

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Seaside Inn & Suites
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
525 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is CA $199 per night from Jul. 8 to Jul. 9
CA $199
CA $242 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (458 reviews)
"Clean and good price."

Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2024

Seaside Inn & Suites
Los Gatos Lodge
Los Gatos Lodge
3 out of 5
50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road, Los Gatos, CA
The price is CA $197 per night from Jul. 7 to Jul. 8
CA $197
CA $220 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent nachos at the Grill & Bar, beautiful setting, warm pool, convenient location and comfortable bed!"

Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2024

Los Gatos Lodge
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is CA $665 per night from Jul. 10 to Jul. 11
CA $665
CA $752 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The best hotel on Santa Cruz Boardwalk Beach, and one of the nicest in the whole city. We’ll certainly go back to stay."

Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2024

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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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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