Bananna Belt Travel Guide
Santa Cruz

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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.

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.

Santa Cruz Wharf
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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.

Pacific Avenue
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Bananna Belt

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
The hotel was clean and beautiful. Loved the beach view. The restaurant had great food and the staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Very nice
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Loved the pool and lounge area, that was very nice
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa
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Reviewed on 17 May 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
One of the best new hotel in Santa Cruz. Beautiful and clean with amazing view and complimentary amenities.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
Patio area had a beautiful view and you can’t beat the location!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bananna Belt

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.

Carbonera Estates
While Carbonera Estates isn't home to many top sights, Pasatiempo Golf Course and DeLaveaga Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastside Santa Cruz
Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Lower Ocean
Lower Ocean might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Avenue are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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