Bananna Belt, CA

Santa Cruz

Popular places to visit

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.5/5(2,013 reviews)

Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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Mystery Spot

4/5(639 reviews)

Find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

Mystery Spot
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Santa Cruz Wharf

4.5/5(85 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Wharf
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Natural Bridges State Park

4.5/5(251 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Natural Bridges State Park during your travels in Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Natural Bridges State Park
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Ocean Street

4.5/5(14 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Ocean Street
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Cowell's Beach

Explore the waterfront of Cowell's Beach and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Cowell's Beach

Things to do

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Whale Watching Monterey Bay semi-private limited to 6 people max

$400
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Monterey Bay semi-private limited to 6 people max
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Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

$85
Per adult
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy
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Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2

$109
Per adult
Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2
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Bananna Belt Hotel Deals

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $119 per night from May 27 to May 28
$119
$136 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (393 reviews)
"Very easy to go back and forth from the beach and boardwalk."

Reviewed on May 13, 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $109 per night from May 27 to May 28
$109
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
Beautiful and comfortable but needs improvement
"The lobby, interior, and rooms are beautiful and comfortable. The restaurant menu and quantity was not at the same level. We also did not get any housekeeping to our room."

Reviewed on May 20, 2024

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $233 per night from May 23 to May 24
$233
$266 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"The boardwalk, wharf and the beach was walking distance. On site restaurant was very nice to have drinks, breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is a long trail to walk along the property."

Reviewed on May 20, 2024

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $89 per night from May 28 to May 29
$89
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,051 reviews)
"I like everything but the only issue that I have it was a misunderstanding with breakfast they told me from 7 AM to 10:30 PM. And we arrive at 10 o’clock and they already close on the other hand. Another issue that we had was that didn’t tell us that we need to request housekeeping service."

Reviewed on May 16, 2024

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos, CA
The price is $127 per night from May 27 to May 28
$127
$145 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Pleasant but not spectacular
"Room felt small and cluttered; restaurant onsite was nice. Stay was pleasant, but didn’t feel worth over $300 a night."

Reviewed on May 15, 2024

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is $129 per night from May 27 to May 28
$129
$149 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
We’ll be back!! 5 Stars
"Great hotel! Brand new, the pool is the best part especially at night, super clean, kind staff, good breakfast, we will be back!!"

Reviewed on May 18, 2024

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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Other neighborhoods around Bananna Belt

Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky

Upper Seabright

When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Carbonera Estates

While Carbonera Estates might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Pasatiempo Golf Course and DeLaveaga Golf Course.

Carbonera Estates
41.5 feet tall, 350,000 pounds and able to withstand a quarter million pounds of wave energy: Walton Lighthouse

Eastside Santa Cruz

4.5/5(78 area reviews)

Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Eastside Santa Cruz
Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky

Seabright

While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.

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Downtown Santa Cruz

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Santa Cruz
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Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats
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