Santa Cruz Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Walt Disney World® Resort
Walt Disney World® Resort is part of Orlando. It makes up part of bustling metropolis that is home to 240,000 inhabitants. Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando’s city center. If you are flying in, Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando International Airport.
Universal Studios Florida
Movie sets and thrill rides combine to create this internationally acclaimed theme park.
Universal Orlando Resort
Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex.
Disney Springs™
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Disney Springs™, a favourite shopping spot in Lake Buena Vista. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Magic Kingdom® Park
One of the most famous theme parks in the world offers a land of fun and fantasy at the foot of a fairytale castle.
Orange County Convention Center
Florida's principal convention center is a large and stunning glass and metal building that hosts national and international trade shows and public events.
Things to do
Universal Orlando Resort Theme Park Tickets
Icon Park: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds or The Orlando Eye Options
Florida: 90 Minute Everglades Cruise
Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando
It was a great place to stay. Clean and nice with all the amenities we needed.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando
Room was clean
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld
We checked in fine, front desk was not able to get digital key to work as asked for us to give it time. Waited couple hours went back just to get a key knowing technology can be a pain. Front desk attendant acted as if we should not be in hotel. I offered my confirmation number and ID, he did not ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Vacation Village Orlando, Celebration
Clean and spacious rooms, nuce pools, great location
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Everything here is wonderful! Room. Staff. Vibe. Proximity to everything. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Marriott's Grande Vista
Keys stopped working, customer service was poor, parking was difficult
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz
Champions Gate
Ample dining options and top golf courses are well-reviewed features of Champions Gate. Make a stop by top sights like ChampionsGate Golf Club while you're exploring the area.
Highlands Reserve
When in Highlands Reserve, you can plan a visit to Highland Reserve Golf Club and Northeast Regional Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Regal Palms
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Regal Palms and surrounding area, you can visit Highland Reserve Golf Club and Northeast Regional Park.
Solterra Resort
While there might not be top attractions in Solterra Resort, you can explore the larger area and discover places like ChampionsGate Golf Club and Reunion Resort Golf Course.
Bahama Bay
If you're spending some time in Bahama Bay, Northeast Regional Park and Lake Davenport are top sights worth seeing.
Reunion
The top golf courses and fun-filled water parks are top of the list for many visitors to Reunion. A stop by Reunion Resort Golf Course or Jack Nicklaus Course might round out your trip.
