Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Lala
Photo by Lala
Photo by Francis Redillas
Photo by Francis Redillas

Popular places to visit

Ayala Center which includes a park

Ayala Center

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

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

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
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral showing religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral

Learn the intriguing history and admire the whitewashed façade of this cathedral that is the heart of Catholic pride in Cebu.

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral

Activities

Group Tour of Cebu City's Historical and Cultural Sites

Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour

AU$118
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$188
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
Cebu City Tour

Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)

AU$111
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cebu City Tour (Private Tour)
Taoist Temple

Cebu City Tour

AU$59
per adult
Cebu City Tour
Whale Shark Snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, Sardines Run from Cebu

Whale Shark Snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, Sardines Run from Cebu

AU$200
per adult
Whale Shark Snorkeling, Kawasan Falls, Sardines Run from Cebu
From Cebu: Whale Shark Tour and Inambakan Falls Private Tour

Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling

AU$155
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
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Our pick of the best Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

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$331 per night from 3 July to 4 July
AU$331
3 July - 4 July
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (289 reviews)
"Beautiful property. Great service"

Reviewed on 22 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$335 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$335
21 July - 22 July
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay with family, staff is very friendly and love comeing back to this hotel"

Reviewed on 13 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
The price is AU$175 per night from 11 July to 12 July
AU$175
11 July - 12 July
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Office area inside the room. Great place to take photos. Allows you to do late check out if room is still available."

Reviewed on 26 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$348 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$348
7 July - 8 July
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! (1,000 reviews)
"We love our stay at Plantation Bay. Excellent service, great amenities. My only recommendation is to have more gluten free options in their restaurants. My daughter has Celiac Disease with Type 1 Diabetes & she has limited food selection here."

Reviewed on 18 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$245 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$245
30 June - 1 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Everything was great, except for our beddings which has musty smell….. But will definitely come back :)"

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan
Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
4 out of 5
Cebu Veterans Drive, Nivel Hills, Apas, Cebu City, Cebu
The price is AU$88 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$88
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cebu City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent stay and due to noisy guests in a room above me on a previous stay was upgraded as a gesture of goodwill which was a very nice gesture and appreciated by myself. A very comfortable room and the breakfast is great! Good facilities will certainly stay at the Marco Polo hotel again!"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
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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, SM City Cebu and Mango Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cogon Ramos
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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 SM City Cebu and Mango Square.

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 SM City Cebu and Mango Square, 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 Minor Basilica of the Holy Child are top sights worth seeing.

Central
Cebu City featuring a statue or sculpture

Downtown Cebu

4/5(3 area reviews)

Downtown Cebu is noteworthy for its churches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral and Santo Nino Church.

Downtown Cebu

Santa Cruz Travel Guide

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