Pleasure Point Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Pleasure Point
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.
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.
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.
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
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic
Introduction to Wilderness Survival Clinic in Santa Cruz
Top hotels in Pleasure Point
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Friendly st
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Great pool area, good food and service and nicely decorated restaurant and rooms. Feels recently updated and all of the staff we interacted with were helpful and friendly. Would recommend and will be back!
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Clean, friendly staff, excellent amenities
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
This was our 2nd trip to Santa Cruz and we only stay on this hotel. Will go again soon!!!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Such a gorgeous hotel! It stands out in the best way compared to any other hotel near the Boardwalk.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Food!
Reviewed on 24 Jan 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 Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 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 Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue.
Bananna Belt
Bananna Belt might not have many top sights, but Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
