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Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Mystery Spot
Find out about the history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
Santa Cruz Wharf
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 cycling trails.
Natural Bridges State Park
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 cycling trails.
Ocean Street
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Santa Cruz Main Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz
Pacific Blue Inn
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Marea Sol Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
Beach Hill - Beach Flats
While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach.
Mission Hill
While visiting Mission Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
Midtown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street.
Upper Seabright
While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.
Seabright
While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.
Downtown Santa Cruz Travel Guide
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- Pacific Avenue
- Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History
- Pacific Garden Mall
- Silicon Valley
- Monterey Bay
- Mystery Spot
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Roaring Camp Railroads
- Rio Del Mar Beach
- Santa Cruz Wharf
- La Selva Beach
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Ocean Street
- Santa Cruz Harbor
- Cowell's Beach
- Moss Landing State Beach
- Old Town Los Gatos
- Mount Madonna Center
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