Mission Hill Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Mission Hill
Stay near popular Mission Hill attractions
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 Mission Hill

Chaminade Resort & Spa
"Not worth $500 a night! The place is pretty old and dated. WiFi didn’t work in our room and it’s too expensive to have WiFi issues. We couldn’t get a Lyft or uber as a result. I highly recommend spending your money elsewhere. At the most, this place should be $200 a night."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"We booked our stay through Expedia, expecting a room with a balcony and an ocean view. Unfortunately, our dining experience at the High Tide restaurant was disappointing. From the hostess who seated us to the uncomfortable low seating at our table, everything felt subpar. The food had no flavor at ..."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Great little hotel located in Aptos, good location between Santa Cruz and Monterey. Kids really loved the koi pond, restaurant on site is very kid friendly."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Ocean Pacific Lodge
"We had a great weekend visiting Santa Cruz with our grandsons! OPL was close enough to walk to the pier and boardwalk, but far enough to get away from the noise. The room was large and very accommodating. Beds were comfortable and the room was clean, albeit a bit worn, but to be expected. Staff was ..."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
Where to stay in Mission Hill

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.











