Midtown
Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Mystery Spot
Find out about the history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to 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 cycling 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 search for that perfect souvenir 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 search for that perfect souvenir 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
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Top hotels in Midtown
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
The views were great! The bed was comfortable!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
I absolutely love this place! It’s a great place for a hike, to relax and unwind with beautiful forest scenery all around. I plan on going her once a month!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
I would give it more than 5 stars if i could. Great place to stay. Convenient to the beach. Very hospitable staff.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
Wonderful hotel in a great location!!!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Wasn't expecting much but was still very impressed. Awesome location, everything was clean, and the vibes were very chill Couldn't ask for much other than that.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
great location, nice restaurant, relaxing pool, very much enjoyed
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
Upper Seabright
While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bananna Belt
Bananna Belt might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Seabright
While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.
Lower Ocean
Lower Ocean might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Avenue are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Eastside Santa Cruz
Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.
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.
