Midtown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4/5(16 reviews)

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.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Mystery Spot

Mystery Spot

3/5(2 reviews)

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.

Mystery Spot
Santa Cruz Wharf

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.

Santa Cruz Wharf
Natural Bridges State Park

Natural Bridges State Park

4/5(5 reviews)

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.

Natural Bridges State Park
Ocean Street

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.

Ocean Street
Santa Cruz Harbor

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

Activities

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

NZ$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt
Secret Beach Location

Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz

NZ$58
per traveller
Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

NZ$231
per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

NZ$33
per adult
Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

NZ$215
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz: Private Brewery Tour

Santa Cruz: Private Brewery Tour

NZ$832
per traveller
Santa Cruz: Private Brewery Tour
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Our pick of the best Midtown Hotel Deals

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$847 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
NZ$847
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"This was a very nice place to stay. We will be returning here for our next stay in Santa Cruz. Amazing view of the ocean and boardwalk"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$433 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$433
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,211 reviews)
Liked our stay
"Highly recommended place to stay for family with kids: clean, safe hotel rooms with shallow pool for kids, walking distance to the beach and amusement park Boardwalk. Free breakfast is included. Parking garage is available ( with $25 per night )."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$360 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$360
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,023 reviews)
"Love this hotel!! Love doing weekend getaways from San Jose and staying here. Love there pool and the staff is always super friendly"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$379 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$379
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (856 reviews)
"We loved the valets!! They were respectful, courteous, & helpful! The overnight front desk was a little absent. I forgot my key & phone & was not able to get in until my husband came looking for me on each floor. The phone at the front door was missing g so there was no way to communicate with ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$282 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$282
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,096 reviews)
"Comfortable and spacious. Clean and close to downtown shops, restaurants, and the wharf and beach"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$468 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$468
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"One of our best stays so far perfect for a small family, with a beautiful 2-mile trail."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Chaminade Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Midtown

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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.

Upper Seabright
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Bananna Belt

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

Bananna Belt
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Seabright

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

Seabright
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Eastside Santa Cruz

4/5(1 area review)

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.

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

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.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

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