Circles Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Circles
Things to do

Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Top hotels in Circles

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"This is a beautiful property. The staff is wonderful, beautifully appointed. Worth a trip"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
"Todo muy limpio, el personal muy atento. Solamente a la hr del desayuno es un relajo el aria donde para servirte muy pequeña y ay muncha jente. Pero sobre todo excelente."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
"Great location and with a short walk to the boardwalk and pier. Our room was great since it could accommodate 6 people with 3 beds."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"I liked the amenities and available free purified water and Coffee . Due to cool mornings and evenings there were fire pits around the pool and bar area ! Ground level rooms offer fire pits as well ! Rooms were clean and bedding was fresh ! Fresh linens is a big plus for me ! The only complaint I ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
"The ownership has changed. There is no more continental breakfast in the morning. Without any breakfast option, it is very pricy."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
"We enjoy staying at the Casablanca when we are in Santa Cruz. Their housekeeping can do better and I wish they would repair broken hooks in the bathroom so we could hang the towels. But other than that we always have a relaxing stay each time."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Circles

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.

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.












