Bananna Belt Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
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Popular places to visit
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.
Santa Cruz Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing 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.
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
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
Top hotels in Bananna Belt
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Great
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Great outdoor hot tub and direct beach access
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The room was clean, a little loud though.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Location was great close to the beach and the Redwoods.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Very normal hotel, staff was very friendly, breakfast was fresh. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Marea Sol Hotel
Wonderful staff! Katrina, specifically, was phemomenal. She gave great recommendations and had a infectious, welcoming vibe! Rooms were clean, beautiful, comfortable, and fantastic views.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
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 Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue.
Upper Seabright
While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are some notable places to visit nearby.
Carbonera Estates
While Carbonera Estates isn't home to many top sights, Pasatiempo Golf Course and Ocean Street 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 Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 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.
