Pleasure Point Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Dori Vogel Cirrincione
Photo by Dori Vogel Cirrincione
Photo by Paul Steckler
Photo by Paul Steckler

Popular places to visit

Pleasure Point Park

Pleasure Point Park

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.

Pleasure Point Park
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4/5(16 reviews)

Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Mystery Spot

Mystery Spot

3/5(2 reviews)

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.

Mystery Spot
Santa Cruz Wharf

Santa Cruz Wharf

Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Cruz Wharf
Natural Bridges State Park

Natural Bridges State Park

4/5(5 reviews)

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.

Natural Bridges State Park
Main Beach

Main Beach

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Main Beach during your travels in Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Main Beach

Activities

Train Ride Adventure through Mother Natures Giant Redwoods Park

Train Ride Adventure through Mother Natures Giant Redwoods Park

AU$397
per adult
Train Ride Adventure through Mother Natures Giant Redwoods Park
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

AU$219
per adult
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic
Bixby Bridge

Big Sur Private SUV Charter - San Francisco Round trip or One way

AU$1,952
per traveller
Big Sur Private SUV Charter - San Francisco Round trip or One way
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

AU$203
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
Bixby Bridge

Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco

AU$1,448
per traveller
Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

AU$134
per adult
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy
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Our pick of the best Pleasure Point Hotel Deals

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$181 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$181
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Comfortable and Convenient.
"Greatly enjoyed our time at this hotel. It was comfortable and lively. I wished the restaurant had more vegetarian options but overall it was lovely. My only complaint is the smoky smell from the vents whenever we would turn on the air conditioning or the bathroom vent."

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2 out of 5
125 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$216 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
AU$216
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Book a stay at this beach motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"This is my favorite place to stay in Santa Cruz!"

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$169 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$169
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,093 reviews)
"The front desk lady was super nice and helped me out a lot. Breakfast was good and staff were nice. Overall nice experience"

Reviewed on 21 Feb. 2025

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$417 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
AU$417
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"It’s a beautiful setting up on a hilltop nestled amidst the trees. Great options for fire pits and view from the restaurant."

Reviewed on 23 Feb. 2025

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$182 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$182
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,021 reviews)
"Nice breakfast, filtered water fill up station, comfy bed"

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$213 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$213
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,134 reviews)
"Súper limpio, staff muy amigable. el señor de la cocina muy atento y muy amable."

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Other neighbourhoods around Pleasure Point

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Eastside Santa Cruz

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Eastside Santa Cruz
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Seabright

While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.

Seabright
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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.

Upper Seabright
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Midtown

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Midtown and surrounding area, you can visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street.

Midtown
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Bananna Belt

Bananna Belt might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bananna Belt
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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 Main Beach.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

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