Bananna Belt Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
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Popular places to visit

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in 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.

Santa Cruz Main Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do

Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

Introduction to Wilderness Survival Clinic in Santa Cruz
Top hotels in Bananna Belt

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
common space was stylish + comfortable
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Friendly staff and convenient location.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Perfect for our needs. Great location.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Marea Sol Hotel
Good!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Great breakfast
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Rooms had a wonderful view.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bananna Belt

Midtown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street.

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.

Carbonera Estates
While Carbonera Estates isn't home to many top sights, Pasatiempo Golf Course and DeLaveaga Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Seabright
While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright 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.