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.
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.
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
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.
Pacific Avenue
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Santa Cruz 2Hour Guided eBike Tour for Small E-Bike Groups
Top hotels in Bananna Belt
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Excellent stay although we had to leave a day early due to a family emergency.. I was hoping for some credit maybe but that never happened. Just an unfortunate situation for us.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
5 stars
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Room was clean
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
We had issues with the AC , the TV and a smoke detector. The staff seemed to think that was okay just to say sorry and move on.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Beautiful place. Love my stay even just for 1 night
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
As usual, wonderful time. Love this place.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
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.
Lower Ocean
Lower Ocean might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Avenue are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Seabright
While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.
