Bananna Belt Travel Guide
Santa Cruz

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

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

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

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Great place !"
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
"Very clean and comfortable. Safe for a single female."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
"I was very pleased with my stay it was very clean and it’s at a great location"
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
"It was not a bad place to stay. Just do not stay in room 204 if someone is above you. First night was the absolute worst I have ever experienced listening to people until 4am. Calling office and complaining. Second night was great! Owen was very helpful and reassured us that nobody was in that room ..."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
"It has a great location. The staff was so friendly! It was perfect for what we needed! Close to everything in town."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 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 38th Avenue Beach Access.

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.

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.












