Bananna Belt Travel Guide
Santa Cruz

Visit Bananna Belt
Stay near popular Bananna Belt attractions
Things to do

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

Santa Cruz Ice Cream Tour 4 Stops Samples Full Scoops
Top hotels in Bananna Belt

Chaminade Resort & Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Seaside Inn & Suites
"Well located, Good pricing. Furnishings mix of new and very dated. No real services but none to be expected at this price."
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"We will not be back! Dirty floors, doors didn’t lock properly, didn’t feel safe, run down, shabby, disgusting! Terrible bed and bedding! Cant believe This was a Hilton property! You should be ashamed!"
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Ocean Pacific Lodge
"The accommodations were wonderful. The staff was courteous, helpful. The rooms were great could not have asked for a better week than what we had at Ocean Pacific Hotel.! We definitely will be back"
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
Where to stay in Bananna Belt

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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

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.

Pleasure Point
While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Main Beach.

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.












