Santa Cruz
Cebu City
Visit Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Ayala Center
Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.
SM Seaside City Cebu
During your visit to Cebu City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at SM Seaside City Cebu. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Waterfront Cebu City Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Waterfront Cebu City Casino during your travels in Cebu City? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Colon Street
Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.
Magellan's Cross
The first Catholic Filipinos were baptized on the site of this historic chapel, believed to contain the original cross planted by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.
Mango Square
During your trip to Cebu City, you can do some window-shopping at Mango Square. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
Cebu Highlands Tour (Tops,Taoist temple, Leah and sirao garden)
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Cebu: Oslob Whale Shark Swim and Sumilon Island Day Tour
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
Fili Hotel Cebu
The staff are very friendly.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Staff don’t answer the phone consistently and don’t respond to messages.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa
Very family and elderly friendly however bed had termites or some kind of pest that were falling on my mom. So much so a room switch had to happen.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
The staff was amazing! They have a very nice Gym with spa. The pool was under construction so I did not get to partake however it looks like when it is finished it is going to be amazing.!
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
bai Hotel Cebu
10 out of 10. Enjoyed the amenities. The Spa was so good. Had haircut the next day too at the salon. Everything is so convenient. Will book again next time im in Cebu.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Seda Central Bloc Cebu City
Great stay in general. Very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz
Cogon Ramos
While Cogon Ramos isn't home to many top sights, Mango Square and Cebu Business Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Zapatera
While Zapatera may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mango Square and Cebu Business Park.
Sambag I
When in Sambag I, you can plan a visit to Colon Street and Mango Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Lorega
Lorega might not have many top sights, but Cebu Business Park and Yap Sandiego Ancestral House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Capitol Site
When in Capitol Site, you can plan a visit to Mango Square and Cebu Business Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Camputhaw
If you're spending some time in Camputhaw, Cebu Business Park and Mango Square are top sights worth seeing.
