Nobel Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during your visit to 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 Nobel
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
We absolutely loved our stay, the hotel was beautifully clean, the room was so spacious. The facilities were great. Food was outstanding. Alexa on reception was so welcoming and helpful, thank you
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Yes, spotless
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Room was fine only problem room had the air conditioning wasn’t working
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
Yes all good
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Great place to stay, Gabby at the front desk was absolutely amazing at check in , one of the best employees in my book and the room was amazing, the property was stunning. Haven’t seen a place like this in Santa Cruz before. Definitely will plan many more stays here
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
Everything was perfect the first time we stayed…this time around I gave only 4 stars. Although the scenery itself stands out…the room and some fees are the reason I gave it 4 instead of 5. The bathroom corners on the floor of room 204 has some mold otherwise room was good. We were charged 466$ on ...
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nobel
Westlake
When in Westlake, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Mission Hill
While visiting Mission Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
Circles
While Circles may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Cowell's Beach.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House.
Harvey West
When in Harvey West, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
