Nobel Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
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.
Main Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Main Beach during your travels in Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Top hotels in Nobel
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
One of our families favorite places to stay. Really can't say enough good things about this place The only criticism I have is the way they describe their rooms is kind of a bait and switch when you are reserving. For example during reservation you check out with a room described as the tower which ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
La Bahía was a really good choice for our honeymoon. The location is excellent, right across from the Santa Cruz pier and beach, and the property felt newly renovated. Everything looked clean, fresh, and updated. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay, and the room itself was spacious ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
No breakfast
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
I love this resort but I miss the movie at the pool and parking is horrible!
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Clean room, good breakfast, pier nearby l.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Rooms were clean pool was fun and bartender Jeff was amazing
Reviewed on 31 Mar 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.
