Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Cebu City
Visit Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Waterfront Cebu City Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Waterfront Cebu City Casino during your travels in Cebu City? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Ayala Center
Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.
SM Seaside City Cebu
You can enjoy some retail therapy with a trip to SM Seaside City Cebu, a popular shopping spot in Cebu City. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Colon Street
Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.
Magellan's Cross
The first Catholic Filipinos were baptized on the site of this historic chapel, believed to contain the original cross planted by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.
Mango Square
During your trip to Cebu City, you can do some window-shopping at Mango Square. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Cebu: Bohol Chocolate Hills Day Tour from Cebu City
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks Swimming & Kawasan Canyoneering
Cebu Highlands Guided Tour: Temples, Gardens & Scenic Views
Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour
Cebu: Exploring Cebu City's rich history and Uphill Tour
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
"The hotel has wonderful staff. They go out of their way to assist what’s needed. They have lots of activities within the premises. They have lots of lifeguards in the pool and beach area. The only hotel that I have seen who uses a jet ski to rescue a guest that needs help . The hotel is clean but ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Fili Hotel Cebu
"Less restrictions compared to other hotels around"
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
"Overall excellent staff . Clean and well maintained hotel . Buffet breakfast is super plenty of choices. It’s a must . Hotel is conveniently located right next . I highly recommend this hotel . Definitely would stay here again ."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Seda Central Bloc Cebu City
"customer service/ receptionist was amazing & the room was very clean."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa
"Excellent property will come again"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Amber Hotel - Cebu
"If you want a nice place to stay in Cebu, this is the place. It’s in a good central area, it’s clean, it has hot water, modern decor, extremely friendly staff, a great breakfast, nice rooftop bar, and it is a very clean hotel."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Santa Cruz
Downtown Cebu
Downtown Cebu is noteworthy for its churches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Magellan's Cross and Colon Street.
Lahug
Lahug is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Ayala Malls Central Bloc and Waterfront Cebu City Casino while you're in town.
Mabolo
If you're spending some time in Mabolo, SM City Cebu and Cebu Kartzone are top sights worth seeing.
Kasambagan
While Kasambagan may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ayala Malls Central Bloc and Waterfront Cebu City Casino.
Camputhaw
If you're spending some time in Camputhaw, Cebu Business Park and Mango Square are top sights worth seeing.
