Midtown, CA
Santa Cruz
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
Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Midtown Hotel Deals
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Shower and bathroom was a little aged but other than that, everything was great. Would be a great improvement if floors were hardwood with replaceable area rugs. Carpet never feels clean in any hotel.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Great spa with all amenities. Indoor and outdoor relaxation areas.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Staff here is very welcoming and rooms are clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Walls are thin - can hear the guests next door blowing their nose, coughing, flushing the toilet, etc. Said they would waive parking if we signed up for a Marriott account, which we did, and then they charged our card anyway. Still trying to get a refund on it.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Disappointed that they didn’t offer wi-fi or bottled water. Will not be returning.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
It was a beautiful resort but they were not properly staffed. Our room was clean, but found utensils (used) on the floor on the side of the bed. Gross. We went to the restaurant for breakfast, with a reservation, and it was an almost three hour ordeal due to the lack of staff. The reason I still ...
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Midtown
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.
Bananna Belt
While Bananna Belt isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
Seabright
While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.
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.
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.
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.
