Mission Hill Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
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Popular places to visit

Mission Santa Cruz
You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a visit to Mission Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.

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.
Things to do

Santa Cruz Beach Hill to Mission Hill Loop Via Downtown

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 Mission Hill

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Beauty vibe !
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Amazon staff and so clean
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Parking fee!! Be aware! Expedia informed me this would be a $376 stay and I was skeptical when others were saying there is a parking fee they charge and inform you about (they should include this! Being informed of the parking fee upon arrival is ridiculous) When we arrived to the hotel, the front ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Everything was nice. The only drawback was the "king room" only had a bed. There was no chair or couch. Seems like a small matter, but this leaves you with no place to view the TV if one party goes to bed earlier than the other.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
Location was awesome and rooms were clean. However, we only had very luke warm water.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Had a great time! Beautiful hotel and room and lovely views
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mission Hill

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 Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House.

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.

Circles
While Circles may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Cowell's Beach.

Westlake
When in Westlake, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

