Midtown Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Midtown
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

UC Santa Cruz Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Top hotels in Midtown

Chaminade Resort & Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Everything was amazing"
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"We have stayed there many times and we enjoy it every time. Didn’t go to the restaurant because it tends to have a long wait and no free breakfast is kinda a drag because it’s so busy in that area. But the pool and hot tub are really nice and it’s a nice facility. The rooms are nice enough with your ..."
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Ocean Pacific Lodge
"Great location, walk to the boardwalk and close to anything in Santa Cruz. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice pool with two hot tubs. Just what I was looking for."
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
"Great view of the beach from our balcony. All the food, fun and surf is just across the street"
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Midtown

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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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.











