Circles Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
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Things to do

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

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
"I liked that the rooms don’t have carpet.. The beach is across the street from the hotel.."
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
"This hotel has been remodeled but it is still old and expensive. They put wood blinds on the sliding door which do not close properly so the porch light did not let me sleep."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Chaminade Resort & Spa
"We came for one night in July and the resort was full so I expect to have a nice hotel stay. Unfortunately once we arrive, we were placed in the back rooms next to the pickle ball courts, and we had no Wi-Fi for our entire stay, which is upsetting since our cellular also did not work so we had phone ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Casablanca On The Beach
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 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.













