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.
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.
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.
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.
Pacific Avenue
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Top hotels in Pleasure Point
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
"Great time for our 10th anniversary! Thank you for making it special"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Comfortable beds they charge 50 dollars per day for resort fees they don’t tell you till after they deduct from your credit card. Parking is also 50 dollars per day"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
"The staff at the front seat was awesome. The young lady with the piercing was so helpful and pleasant. The breakfasts were great! Good selection. The hand pump creamer should be replaced by the little cups of different flavors, vanilla, hazelnut, plain. The whole place was clean smelled so fresh ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"Nice place. Our room was small but nice."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
"I loved this resort. Pool and grounds were beautiful and they have many activities. The only trouble I had was parking. I had trouble getting parking near my room but they may only because of the holiday weekend"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
"The location was perfect. Despite it being a busy weekend, the property was quiet. The only reason why I gave it a 4 out of 5 is that there was an ant issue. Other than that, I’d definitely book again!"
Reviewed on 26 May 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.
