Nobel, CA
Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as part of your trip to 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.
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.
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 enjoy retail therapy 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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic
Nobel Hotel Deals
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
The Dream Inn is always our go to spot. The hotel is close to everything fun, clean and the staff are great!
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hot tub was out of order n I wish they had mentioned because it’s why I chose to stay here
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Pool was great and plenty of lounge chairs available.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
The stay was nice
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Room very clean warm water at pool and really relaxing hot tub and pool areas
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
The suite was spacious and well-maintained, and the updated bathroom added a nice modern touch. I also appreciated the clean and convenient garage, which made parking easy. One minor issue was that a $100 security deposit was charged without prior notice, which would have been helpful to know in ...
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Nobel
Westlake
When in Westlake, you can plan a visit to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum and Mission Santa Cruz, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Westside Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.
Mission Hill
While visiting Mission Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
Circles
While there might not be top attractions in Circles, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cowell's Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House are top sights worth seeing.
Harvey West
While there might not be top attractions in Harvey West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ocean Street and Mission Santa Cruz.
