Pleasure Point Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.
A coastal scene with rough waves, a rocky cliff, and a partly cloudy sky.
Two people on a rocky coastal area with a beach in the background.
A restaurant sign for 'Chill Out' with a beach theme.

Stay near popular Pleasure Point attractions

Pleasure Point Park

8.2/10 (37 reviews)
Explore the lovely green spaces of Pleasure Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Activities

Santa Cruz Beach Hill to Mission Hill Loop Via Downtown

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

NZ$79
per adult
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
Santa Cruz: Wine Tasting Experience

Santa Cruz: Wine Tasting Experience

NZ$44
per adult
Santa Cruz: Wine Tasting Experience
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

NZ$79
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

NZ$79
per adult
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Rock Climbing 2 - Beyond the Basics

Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2

NZ$208
per adult
Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

NZ$243
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
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Our pick of the best Pleasure Point Hotel Deals

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$617 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$617
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (527 reviews)
"Beautiful"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
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$275 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$275
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$140 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$140
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,136 reviews)
"Dimwit"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$225 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$225
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,642 reviews)
"Sweet one night stay! Staff very kind and a great view! Slept with door open to hear waves ;)"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$275 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$275
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 out of 5
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$322 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
NZ$322
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,297 reviews)
"customer service"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
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Our guide on where to stay in Pleasure Point

Find the best Pleasure Point areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal landscape with two prominent rock formations and a sandy beach.
Photo by Shereen Ward
Open Photo by Shereen Ward

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.

A white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and people.
Photo by Ian Durant
Open Photo by Ian Durant

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.

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.

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.

A beach with people playing and walking.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang

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.

Pleasure Point Travel Guide

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