Mission Hill, CA
Santa Cruz
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Popular places to visit
Mission Santa Cruz
You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a trip to Mission Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Mystery Spot
Find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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.
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 biking trails.
Ocean Street
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Mission Hill Hotel Deals
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
"Nice views. Front desk was bland and not helpful. The coffee area employees were amazing and very nice!"
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
"Parking easily access. Breakfast impressive."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"Fabulous 4-night stay ."
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
"Great place to stay. I recommend making reservations for breakfast at the View or you will need to wait more than 30 minutes. Service is slow paced."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Great hotel great staff"
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
"Old school charm with balconies overlooking the ocean. We loved being able to sit and enjoy the view as well as hearing the ocean waves (and the sea lions!)"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Mission Hill
Westside Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Circles
While there might not be top attractions in Circles, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Cowell's Beach.
Westlake
When in Westlake, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Beach Hill - Beach Flats
Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
