Santa Cruz
Cebu City
Visit Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Ayala Center
Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.
SM Seaside City Cebu
During your visit to Cebu City, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at SM Seaside City Cebu. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Colon Street
Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.
Magellan's Cross
The first Catholic Filipinos were baptized on the site of this historic chapel, believed to contain the original cross planted by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.
Mango Square
During your trip to Cebu City, you can do some window-shopping at Mango Square. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Mountain View Nature's Park
Escape the bustle of the city center to enjoy the recreational activities and sweeping views of Cebu Island at this hilltop park.
Things to do
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Mactan Cebu Island Hopping with Lunch - Gilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan
Cebu Highlands Tour (Tops,Taoist temple, Leah and sirao garden)
Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Huge resort, popular with Korean guests. Comfortable, although a bit dated suite with a nice ocean view (unfortunately, it was rainy). Breakfast buffet with many good options, although very crowded. Much more quiet in the club lounge on the eighth floor.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
The Reef Island Resort Mactan, Cebu
Rooms were very clean. Staff are very courteous.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
Right next to SM city which gives you easy access to the mall. Clean and spacious room .
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
bai Hotel Cebu
Positive -- room was nice, clean and with great shower. Negative -- room was a bit noisy and lacking character.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Seda Ayala Center Cebu
Staff are amazing, wifi great. Club class is great. Breakfast they can do better. Didn’t like the fact the pool was closed down.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
Amazing rooms, great views, friendly staff. Food places are great, and the breakfast buffet is *chefs kiss*
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Santa Cruz
Cogon Ramos
While there might not be top attractions in Cogon Ramos, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mango Square and Cebu Business Park.
Sambag II
While Sambag II might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mango Square and Colon Street.
San Antonio
Though San Antonio might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Colon Street and Yap Sandiego Ancestral House.
Zapatera
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Zapatera and surrounding area, you can visit Mango Square and Cebu Business Park.
Sambag I
When in Sambag I, you can plan a visit to Colon Street and Mango Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Capitol Site
When in Capitol Site, you can plan a visit to Mango Square and Cebu Business Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
