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This is a small state park at the northern end of Santa Cruz' scenic West Cliff Drive and a little over a mile from the Boardwalk, wharf and Main Beach. A couple of times a year you can see Monarch butterflies during their migration. They are not in the numbers of years past, but you'll still see some.

If you walk north towards the rocks during low tide you will find some amazing tidepools full of sea anenomes, sea urchins, starfish, crabs, hermit crabs, and all sorts of marine life. The tidepools are on a ledge, so the tide needs to be quite high (>4 ft?) to reach them.

The beach is absolutely stunning at sunset.

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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.

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Eastside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

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CWFJJA USA California CA Santa Cruz clock tower and trolley on Pacific Avenue

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky

Upper Seabright

When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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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.

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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"The Hyatt is perfectly located! Close to food, downtown, the beach and boardwalk, Mystery Spot. My family and I were able to walk to most places or just have to take a quick drive. Having 24 hour valet was convenient for coming and going, especially as a family with littles. The heated pool and jacuzzi was an absolute hit for day and nighttime use. Breakfast every morning was a relief and one less thing to have to worry about. Room was clean and didn’t feel overcrowded with 2 adults and 2 littles. All in all, we had a great stay. Totally going to stay here again. Oh, last thing, the staff was timely, friendly, and attentive! "

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"They greeted us with a Birthday card abd goodie bag for my son which he really enjoyed! Our room was clean and nice. We had a great time and the boardwalk is only 3 min away walking. On our check out day on Sunday we were able to leave our car parked while we enjoyed a walk to the warf. Overall great place to stay! "

Surf City Inn and Suites

6/10 Okay

"It's a fine place to stay if you only need to sleep. The ground level can be noisy. We had people yelling right outside of door around 2am. Hearing someone scream "I'm going to kick your ass" isn't entertaining when it sounds like they're right outside your window. The room didn't feel very well ventilated. It felt damp, like it needed a dehumidifying fan. It's really close to the boardwalk, which is why we chose to stay there. It's not fancy but it works "

Ocean Pacific Lodge

6/10 Okay

"Our stay at the Ocean Pacifc Lodge in Santa Cruz was alright. The room was large and check in was very smooth, even through we were arriving at midnight. The bed was a little stiff for my taste, and our room was across from the pool so it smelled very chlorine-y like the pool in our room which wasn’t ideal. But we did really appreciate the location, and its accessibility to the ocean and pier, as well as the free parking. "

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What's it like in Pleasure Point?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting Santa Cruz's Pleasure Point neighborhood. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Pleasure Point? Consider a visit to Monterey Bay while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Pleasure Point?

For your stay in Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz N At The Beach! Oceanfront w/ Amazing Sunsets! is one of the top choices based on our traveler data.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Pleasure Point area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Cruz, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 71 Pleasure Point hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Pleasure Point, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals in Pleasure Point.

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What is there to do around this Santa Cruz neighborhood?

Monterey Bay, Pleasure Point Park, and 38th Avenue Beach Access are just a few attractions to check out in Pleasure Point. You could also plan a visit to The Hook or Moran Lake Beach while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Pleasure Point include Hooper Beach, Capitola Wharf, and Capitola Mercantile. When you're sightseeing in Santa Cruz, Capitola Beach and Capitola Historical Museum are also worth a stop.

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Where to stay in Pleasure Point

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