Pleasure Point Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
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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
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 Pleasure Point
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Amazing stay! Clean rooms. Staff were great. Coffee shop at lobby with pastries. On the beach. Just perfect.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Amazon staff and so clean
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Great location, comfy beds and unique atmosphere, we loved our stay!
Reviewed on 2 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
stay, parking and hotel location , everything was good.
Reviewed on 2 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 Pleasure Point
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.
Seabright
While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright 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.
Midtown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street.
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.
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.
