Bananna Belt, CA
Santa Cruz
Visit Bananna Belt
Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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.
Mystery Spot
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.
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 biking 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 enjoy retail therapy 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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Bananna Belt Hotel Deals
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Rooms are a bit dated, but excellent location and views. Bed was very comfortable. Jack O’Niels has excellent breakfast!!
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Sorry I missed breakfast but the parking was below with easy access to the hotel.
Reviewed on May 4, 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 May 3, 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
Location was awesome and rooms were clean. However, we only had very luke warm water.
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Great location. Nice pool and restaurant
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
The guy at the front desk is very helpful, he was really nice. Room was ok, but it’s clean.
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Bananna Belt
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.
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.
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.
Eastside Santa Cruz
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.
Lower Ocean
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lower Ocean and surrounding area, you can visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Avenue.
Seabright
While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.
