Bananna Belt Travel Guide
Santa Cruz

Visit Bananna Belt
Stay near popular Bananna Belt attractions
Things to do

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Top hotels in Bananna Belt

Chaminade Resort & Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Beautiful hotel and very convenient to all that is Santa Cruz boardwalk and pier. We will definitely be staying again!"
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Hard to find a room in our building. didn't get a map. No power or extension cords on both sides of the bed glad we brought our own extension cord for CPAP and phone insurance. Koa cabins are better equipped"
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Ocean Pacific Lodge
"The accommodations were wonderful. The staff was courteous, helpful. The rooms were great could not have asked for a better week than what we had at Ocean Pacific Hotel.! We definitely will be back"
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
"We had a wonderful time at this hotel, the place is conveniently across the street from the SC Beach boardwalk, arcades, sandy beach volleyball play area, many wharf restaurants just a half block away and very close to other extended beach towns, like Capitola. The pool area is small and could've ..."
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Bananna Belt

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.

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.

Pleasure Point
While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

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 Santa Cruz Main Beach.

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.













