Pleasure Point

Santa Cruz

A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.
A coastal scene with rough waves, a rocky cliff, and a partly cloudy sky.
Two people on a rocky coastal area with a beach in the background.
A restaurant sign for 'Chill Out' with a beach theme.

Stay near popular Pleasure Point attractions

Pleasure Point Park

8.2/10 (37 reviews)
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 cycling trails.
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Things to do

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

RM527
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

RM567
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
Rock Climbing 2 - Beyond the Basics

Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2

RM486
per adult
Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

RM184
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Santa Cruz Beach Hill to Mission Hill Loop Via Downtown

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

RM184
per adult
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

RM567
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
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Top hotels in Pleasure Point

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is RM1,282 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
RM1,282
RM1,667 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is RM253 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
RM253
RM362 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,147 reviews)
"Our room was nice and clean and the a/c worked great. Uniformed the water for the shower never really got warm enough."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is RM474 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
RM474
RM549 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,628 reviews)
"The location of this hotel, across from the Santa Cruz beach, is ideal. The walk ability to the Boardwalk is great. Our room was clean, quiet & comfortable. Would recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 out of 5
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
The price is RM357 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
RM357
RM577 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,285 reviews)
"Room was"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
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 RM547 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
RM547
RM631 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,346 reviews)
"Clean room, great spacious parking"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

2 out of 5
125 Silver Leaf Dr Watsonville CA
The price is RM265 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
RM265
RM351 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Watsonville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
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Where to stay in Pleasure Point

Find the best Pleasure Point areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Westside Santa Cruz

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

A white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and people.
Photo by Ian Durant
Open Photo by Ian Durant

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.

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly 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.

A beach with people playing and walking.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang

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.

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