Santa Cruz Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Walt Disney World® Resort
Walt Disney World® Resort is part of Orlando. It makes up part of bustling metropolis that is home to 240,000 inhabitants. Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando’s city center. If you are flying in, Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando International Airport.
Universal Studios Florida
Movie sets and thrill rides combine to create this internationally acclaimed theme park.
Universal Orlando Resort
Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex.
Disney Springs™
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Disney Springs™, a favourite shopping spot in Lake Buena Vista. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Magic Kingdom® Park
One of the most famous theme parks in the world offers a land of fun and fantasy at the foot of a fairytale castle.
Orange County Convention Center
Florida's principal convention center is a large and stunning glass and metal building that hosts national and international trade shows and public events.
Things to do
Universal Orlando Resort Theme Park Tickets
Icon Park: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds or The Orlando Eye Options
Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney
Walt Disney World® Resort Theme Park Tickets
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando
Loved that we had a top floor, the views were nice and the screened porch. Sadly there was a lot of dead foliage at the resort from recent freeze. Not the resorts fault, but I image it would have been more beautiful. The grounds were very nice otherwise. Time will likely allow for regrowth or replacement. ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando
Lovely location. Relaxing if you do not plan on the parks.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando
Simple not fancy
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Universal Cabana Bay Resort…Rooms aren’t cleaned often and we stayed 6 days. Property food is very limited so please DoorDash your food. Keys to open the gates out towards the pool rarely work. Everything is expensive expensive so walk with money😊🙏. Beautiful property, lazy river and two pools ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area
We had stay at this property last year and loved it, so we decieded to stay again this year. This year was definitely different. The first night, the low battery alarm went of at 5am. I had to call for the AC not waorking a coupel of times. The wifi was not working at all. And one morning when we ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Kompose Boutique Resort at Theme Parks
Great room, large beds, yummy breakfast, lots to do on the property.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz
Champions Gate
Ample dining options and top golf courses are well-reviewed features of Champions Gate. Make a stop by top sights like ChampionsGate Golf Club while you're exploring the area.
Highlands Reserve
When in Highlands Reserve, you can plan a visit to Highland Reserve Golf Club and Northeast Regional Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Regal Palms
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Regal Palms and surrounding area, you can visit Highland Reserve Golf Club and Northeast Regional Park.
Solterra Resort
While there might not be top attractions in Solterra Resort, you can explore the larger area and discover places like ChampionsGate Golf Club and Reunion Resort Golf Course.
Bahama Bay
If you're spending some time in Bahama Bay, Northeast Regional Park and Lake Davenport are top sights worth seeing.
Reunion
The top golf courses and fun-filled water parks are top of the list for many visitors to Reunion. A stop by Reunion Resort Golf Course or Jack Nicklaus Course might round out your trip.
