Popular places to visit
Pleasure Point Park
Explore the lovely green spaces of Pleasure Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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.
Santa Cruz Wharf
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.
Natural Bridges State Park
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.
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.
Things to do
Big Sur Private Charter from San Francisco by Luxury SUV 10 hrs
Whale Watching Monterey Bay semi-private limited to 6 people max
Pleasure Point Hotel Deals
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Other neighborhoods around Pleasure Point
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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.
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Seabright
While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
More to Explore
- Pleasure Point Park
- The Hook
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Monterey Bay
- Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
- Capitola Beach
- Mystery Spot
- University of California
- Roaring Camp Railroads
- Rio Del Mar Beach
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Santa Cruz Wharf
- La Selva Beach
- Natural Bridges State Park
- Ocean Street
- Seacliff State Beach
- Marina State Beach
- Capitola Wharf
- Sunset State Beach
- Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
- Pacific Avenue
- Cowell's Beach
- Santa Cruz Harbor
- Zip Line
- Manresa State Beach
- Main Beach
- Cabrillo College
- Mount Madonna Center