Midtown, CA
Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as part of your trip to 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.
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.
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
Introduction to Wilderness Survival Clinic in Santa Cruz
Midtown Hotel Deals
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Everything lovely! The heat in my room didn’t work, but I’m not sure if it was human error or what…. Staff extremely sweet and efficient
Reviewed on Jan 25, 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 Jan 24, 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Clean, friendly staff, excellent amenities
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Very fun and close to the ocean. Was able to park and enjoy the sights near by,
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
Very welcoming, loved the room, enjoyed hearing the ocean at night
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Beautiful rooms, comfortable beds, friendly staff.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Midtown
Upper Seabright
When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bananna Belt
While Bananna Belt isn't home to many top sights, Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue 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 Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
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.
