Mission Hill Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
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Popular places to visit
Mission Santa Cruz
You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a visit to Mission Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during your visit to 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.
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.
Santa Cruz Wharf
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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.
Things to do
Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Top hotels in Mission Hill
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The hotel is always clean staff are friendly. 1 negative is why they charge for guest parking. How else would i get there
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Property is kept beautiful with lots of amenities near by. All room views are exceptional!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
I had an amazing experience and the staff was top notch .
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Loved the pool, staff and fire pit outside my room!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
The wonderful valet parking service and modern stylish stunning architecture immediately impressed us when we drove in the hotel lobby! The online check in was easy and just walked to the reception collected the key with champagne as refreshments. Being Expedia Platinum member and this hotel is under ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
i booked 3 rooms for a weekend stay, for some reason foom 110 the alarms kept going off periodically, i mentioned it to a young woman at the front desk in hopes of them switching us rooms or at least have someone check it out. sadly all she said was thank you for mentioning it and then turned around……. ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 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 Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House.
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.
Circles
While Circles may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cowell's Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
Westlake
When in Westlake, you can plan a visit to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum and Mission Santa Cruz, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
