Midtown Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during your visit to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Mystery Spot
Find out about the history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
Santa Cruz Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Natural Bridges State Park
You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Ocean Street
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Pacific Avenue
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories
Introduction to Wilderness Survival Clinic in Santa Cruz
Top hotels in Midtown
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Friendly staff as always. Fortunately, this is going to be our second home for the next four years. Bed is comfortable, has a great bar for drinks ☺️
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Great one night stay. Breakfast was amazing.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
It was beautiful view on 5th floor. U could heard ocean all night with amazing bed. Stuff was friendly and everything was 5 star. From room to all facility. Parking is not free, u have to pay for parking but next to Ocean and with amazing price it was one of kind moments.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Staff was welcoming and rooms were clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Great staff, comfortable room. Enjoyed the stay,
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Very normal hotel, staff was very friendly, breakfast was fresh. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
Upper Seabright
While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bananna Belt
Bananna Belt might not have many top sights, but Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Lower Ocean
Lower Ocean might not have many top sights, but Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Seabright
While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.
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.
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.
