Pleasure Point, CA

Santa Cruz

Photo by Dori Vogel Cirrincione
Photo by Dori Vogel Cirrincione
Photo by Paul Steckler
Photo by Paul Steckler

Popular places to visit

"Hibiscus Tiliaceus"

Pleasure Point Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Pleasure Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Pleasure Point Park
Another beautiful sunset 🌇

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.5/5(2,013 reviews)

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.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The place where you can't stay straight.

Mystery Spot

4/5(639 reviews)

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.

Mystery Spot
Santa Cruz Wharf

Santa Cruz Wharf

4.5/5(85 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Wharf
Natural Bridges State Park

Natural Bridges State Park

4.5/5(251 reviews)

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.

Natural Bridges State Park
Ocean Street

Ocean Street

4.5/5(14 reviews)

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.

Ocean Street

Things to do

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

￥4,193
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt
Secret Beach Location

Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz

￥5,063
per traveler
Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz
Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

￥2,892
per adult
Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

￥18,660
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz: Private Brewery Tour

Santa Cruz: Private Brewery Tour

￥72,290
per traveler
Santa Cruz: Private Brewery Tour
Smile, smile.

Santa Cruz Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour (eBike)

￥15,912
per adult
Santa Cruz Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour (eBike)
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Pleasure Point Hotel Deals

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is ￥30,194 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
￥30,194
￥34,476 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,201 reviews)
"Walking distance to the boardwalk. Buy parking at the inn to save $35 parking pass."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is ￥44,077 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
￥44,077
￥50,052 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The staff at Dream Inn were professional and kind. We are low maintenance guests and we really enjoyed the hotel. Room service was excellent."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is ￥25,665 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
￥25,665
￥29,395 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
great coffee, great atmosphere, noisy toilet!
"This was a great trip! Morning coffee was great. My daughter and her friend thoroughly enjoyed the pool. Our room was comfortable and clean. My only heads up is the toilet - it was the loudest flushing toilet I've ever heard! I could hear other toilets flushing too."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is ￥30,194 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
￥30,194
￥34,477 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (853 reviews)
"They need more staff at the restaurant."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is ￥20,214 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
￥20,214
￥24,900 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,096 reviews)
"Comfortable and spacious. Clean and close to downtown shops, restaurants, and the wharf and beach"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is ￥31,439 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
￥31,439
￥41,734 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful views, nice hiking trails, pools, hot tubs, sauna, steam bath, spa services. Really wonderful place to relax, we enjoyed it thoroughly."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Chaminade Resort & Spa
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Other neighborhoods around Pleasure Point

41.5 feet tall, 350,000 pounds and able to withstand a quarter million pounds of wave energy: Walton Lighthouse

Eastside Santa Cruz

4.5/5(78 area reviews)

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.

Eastside Santa Cruz
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

Seabright

While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.

Seabright
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 Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Upper Seabright
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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.

Midtown
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Bananna Belt

While Bananna Belt isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bananna Belt
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Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Pleasure Point, CA