Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by Lala
Photo by Francis Redillas
Photo by Francis Redillas

Popular places to visit

Ayala Center which includes a park

Ayala Center

4/5(31 reviews)

Go to the cinema, peruse upmarket boutiques and wander along the paths of the landscaped gardens in this modern shopping compound.

Ayala Center
Colon Street which includes fashion

Colon Street

Find out about Cebu’s rich history and Spanish colonial roots with a trip down possibly the oldest street in the Philippines.

Colon Street
Magellan's Cross

Magellan's Cross

4/5(28 reviews)

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.

Magellan's Cross
Philippines Taoist Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

Cebu Taoist Temple

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Marvel at the intricate dragons and oriental décor and learn about Taoist rituals in this Chinese temple with a panoramic vista.

Cebu Taoist Temple
Pier 4 Cebu Port

Pier 4 Cebu Port

Explore the waterfront in Cebu City with a trip to Pier 4 Cebu Port. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Pier 4 Cebu Port
Sirao Flower Garden

Sirao Flower Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Sirao Flower Garden, a lovely green space in Cebu City. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Sirao Flower Garden

Activities

Group Tour of Cebu City's Historical and Cultural Sites

Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

AU$120
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

AU$191
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
Cebu City Tour

Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)

AU$112
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)
Picture 2 for Activity From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

AU$179
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch
Taoist Temple

Cebu City Tour

AU$59
per adult
Cebu City Tour
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch

AU$161
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch
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Our pick of the best Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

ABC Hotel Cebu
ABC Hotel Cebu
3 out of 5
Corner F .Ramos and Lim Tian Teng St., Barangay Sta.Cruz, Cebu City, Cebu
The price is AU$54 per night from 13 June to 14 June
AU$54
13 June - 14 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (656 reviews)
"Easy access to the hospital"

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025

ABC Hotel Cebu
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
4 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu, Central Visayas
The price is AU$334 per night from 12 June to 13 June
AU$334
12 June - 13 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (283 reviews)
"All the employees I came in contact with were all friendly, love their job and excellent in their customer service. I travel a lot and saw all kinds of customer service that hotel employees had given me, the employees at Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort displayed one of the few excellent customer service ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
5 out of 5
Punta Engano Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is AU$422 per night from 15 June to 16 June
AU$422
15 June - 16 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Absolutely stunning resort. Look forward to next stay!"

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Radisson Blu Cebu
Radisson Blu Cebu
5 out of 5
Serging Osmena Blvd; corner Juan Luna, Cebu City, Cebu
Fully refundable
The price is AU$174 per night from 15 June to 16 June
AU$174
15 June - 16 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel. My home away from."

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025

Radisson Blu Cebu
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
5 out of 5
Marigondon, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is AU$364 per night from 19 June to 20 June
AU$364
19 June - 20 June
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"All the staff in the accommodation were very, very friendly and sweet. In particular, the attitude of the receptacle at check-in is important enough to determine the first impression of the hotel, and the first impression of this hotel was good. Also, the concierge (bellboy) and the staff at the ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2025

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan
Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan
5 out of 5
Seascapes Resort Town, Mactan Island, Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu
The price is AU$253 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$253
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lapu-Lapu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"The staff were welcoming and accommodating. The rooms were spacious, and the beds were incredibly comfortable. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely be coming back. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2025

Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz

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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.

Cogon Ramos
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Sambag II

Though Sambag II may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mango Square and Colon Street.

Sambag II
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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.

Zapatera
Cebu which includes a luxury hotel or resort, a beach and tropical scenes

Capitol Site

4/5(7 area reviews)

When in Capitol Site, you can plan a visit to Mango Square and Cebu Business Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Capitol Site
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Camputhaw

If you're spending some time in Camputhaw, Cebu Business Park and Mango Square are top sights worth seeing.

Camputhaw
Cebu City featuring a statue or sculpture

Central

If you're spending some time in Central, Santo Nino Church and Magellan's Cross are top sights worth seeing.

Central

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