Pleasure Point Travel Guide

Santa Cruz

A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.
A coastal scene with rough waves, a rocky cliff, and a partly cloudy sky.
Two people on a rocky coastal area with a beach in the background.
A restaurant sign for 'Chill Out' with a beach theme.

Stay near popular Pleasure Point attractions

Pleasure Point Park

8.2/10 (37 reviews)
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 cycling trails.
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Things to do

Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

£4
per traveller
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

£97
per adult
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
Rock Climbing 2 - Beyond the Basics

Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2

£90
per adult
Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

£105
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Redwoods Forest Bathing

£90
per adult
Redwoods Forest Bathing
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

£105
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
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Top hotels in Pleasure Point

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is £364 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£364
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot ...
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is £82 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£82
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Seaside Inn & Suites
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 out of 5
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £123 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£123
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"This room was just ok. We stayed in the family room, loved that it was big and had enough space for everyone to sleep comfortably. Location is great too. Walking distance to the boardwalk, restaurants, and beach. The worst thing was the cleaning staff dragging their carts around, shouting at each ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is £190 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£190
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"Overall, I had a pleasant stay at the hotel, and I appreciate the staff’s hospitality. However, I would like to provide some feedback that I hope will help improve the guest experience. One concern was the internet service. The Wi-Fi was unavailable from approximately 10:30 p.m. until 10:00 a.m. ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is £173 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£173
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,304 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 out of 5
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
The price is £230 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£230
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Casablanca On The Beach
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Where to stay in Pleasure Point

Find the best Pleasure Point areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.
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Westside Santa Cruz

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

A lighthouse at sunset, rocky shoreline, calm water, and a clear sky.
Photo by Alex Sam
Open Photo by Alex Sam

Eastside Santa Cruz

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly 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.

A beach with people playing and walking.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang

Upper Seabright

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.

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