Circles Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Circles
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
Top hotels in Circles

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Seaside Inn & Suites
"The property was dirty. Our room was not very clean. The shower was pretty disgusting and the balcony was filthy. The room was super hot and took forever to cool down with the little AC unit in the corner. Definitely would not stay there again."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
"Extremely family-friendly and clean/maintained property. The staff was friendly and engaging and there was always someone available to assist with questions and requests. Super close to the beach and boardwalk with an added bonus of having a cute cafe there!"
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"The hotel had a very quirky feel about it. From the outside of the building, it looks akin to a nightclub. The rooms were a decent size and tastefully decorated. Starbucks coffee pods were a nice treat. The pool & jacuzzi were first rate. The pool did get overtaken by children screeching and screaming ..."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Nice hotel wth excellent restaurant and bar and helpful staff. Main complaint was fire alarm test going off early in the morning for two consecutive days. Also hotel not within easy walking distance of beach."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Circles

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.

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.











