Midtown
Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during your visit to 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.
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 cycling trails.
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.
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.
Things to do
Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz
Introduction to Wilderness Survival Clinic in Santa Cruz
Top hotels in Midtown
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
The room was fresh and clean. This was our second stay and would definitely stay again in the future.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
I'm all good for dog friendly. But I'm not OK when the dogs are in the restaurant and bar.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Staff was great the room was clean.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Beautiful hotel and property, wonderful staff
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
Staff courteous.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
We loved the Dream Inn. Gorgeous room with balcony overlooking the beach, great retro design throughout the hotel, excellent restaurant, pool and hot tub overlooking the ocean.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
Upper Seabright
While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bananna Belt
Bananna Belt might not have many top sights, but Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue 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 Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 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.
