Pleasure Point Travel Guide
Santa Cruz



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Popular places to visit

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Mystery Spot
Find out about the history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to 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 cycling 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 search for that perfect souvenir at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Main Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Main Beach during your travels in Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do

Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Top hotels in Pleasure Point

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
great
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
We did not utilize the bar or spa
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
This is such a cute sprawling hotel with multiple buildings in a small complex of buildings! Surrounding the pool and courtyard. The rooms aren't very luxurious but they're comfortable for a family vacation. The front desk was a friendly well oiled machine! The restaurant is a good size to allow ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa
I love this resort but I miss the movie at the pool and parking is horrible!
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
very clean , spacious and close to boardwalk
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
The property was okay. Our room had a bathroom sink with cracks, a floor that had soft spots and a broken lamp. The place was packed with children at the pool. Not quite what I expected.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pleasure Point

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.

Seabright
While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.

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.

Midtown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street.

Bananna Belt
Bananna Belt might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lower Ocean
Lower Ocean might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Avenue are two attractions nearby that you can check out.




