Midtown Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
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.
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.
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
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
Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Top hotels in Midtown
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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Reviewed on 4 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
The hotel and room looks new and well maintained. I like the contemporary design. The staff are very helpful and accommodating. It is our anniversary and we got upgraded to suite! The breakfast is good also. Also just 2 blocks away from boardwalk, very convenient location. We had a relaxing stay. ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
The experience was pretty disappointing overall. While the place advertises a lot of amenities, several of them were not working during my stay, which made it feel misleading. The room itself was extremely small, honestly felt like the size of a jail cell, and it was not clean. There was a noticeable ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
The view of the beach depends on what room you get. I couldn’t see the beach from my room but I could from 10 steps away from my room. The pool area has a view of the beach as well. Excellent location right across from boardwalk and beach.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Great location. Nice pool and restaurant
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
The guy at the front desk is very helpful, he was really nice. Room was ok, but it’s clean.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
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.
Bananna Belt
Bananna Belt might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street 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.
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.
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.
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.
