Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Cebu City
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Popular places to visit
SM Seaside City Cebu
During your visit to Cebu City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at SM Seaside City Cebu. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Ayala Center
Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.
Colon Street
Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.
Waterfront Cebu City Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Waterfront Cebu City Casino during your travels in Cebu City? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Magellan's Cross
The first Catholic Filipinos were baptized on the site of this historic chapel, believed to contain the original cross planted by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.
Mango Square
During your trip to Cebu City, you can do some window-shopping at Mango Square. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour
Cebu Whale Shark, Tumalog Falls & Moalboal Sardines, Turtle Tour
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
Crown Regency Hotel and Towers
Buffett needs to be improve specially breakfast!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
Loved our stay in Radisson. Nothing compares to the care Cebuanos give to their guests. Our family have travelled to different countries in Europe, Japan and even in the US, our stay at Radisson tops it all. The breakfast buffet was definitely the best of all! Your staff are just incredibly awesome, ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
yes, everything great
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Seda Ayala Center Cebu
I came to Cebu for business. Having a quality internet connection is vital to me. Seda has very good internet. The rooms are good. Food very good. Location perfect if you want to go to the Alsya Mall. It’s a direct walk without crossing any streets. Overall, the Seda Hotel was very good. Quality ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Breakfast good selection of food. Staff friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu
Fantastic location, with attentive staff, comfortable facilities and activities. Daily breakfast was delicious!
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz
Cogon Ramos
While Cogon Ramos isn't home to many top sights, Mango Square and Cebu Business Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sambag II
Though Sambag II may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mango Square and Colon Street.
Zapatera
While Zapatera may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mango Square and Cebu Business Park.
Sambag I
When in Sambag I, you can plan a visit to Colon Street and Mango Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Capitol Site
When in Capitol Site, you can plan a visit to Mango Square and Cebu Business Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Camputhaw
If you're spending some time in Camputhaw, Cebu Business Park and Mango Square are top sights worth seeing.
