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.
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.
Mountain View Nature's Park
Escape the bustle of the city center to enjoy the recreational activities and sweeping views of Cebu Island at this hilltop park.
Sirao Flower Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Sirao Flower Garden, a lovely green space in Cebu. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Cebu Taoist Temple
Marvel at the intricate dragons and oriental décor and learn about Taoist rituals in this Chinese temple with a panoramic vista.
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz
Capitol Site
If you're spending some time in Capitol Site, Osmeña Fountain Circle and Jose Rizal Memorial Library are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Cebu
Downtown Cebu is noteworthy for its churches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral and Magellan's Cross.
Mabolo
Though Mabolo might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like SM City Cebu and Ayala Center.
North Reclamation Area
While visiting North Reclamation Area, you might make a stop by sights like SM City Cebu and Pier 4 Cebu Port.
Guadalupe
While visiting Guadalupe, you might make a stop by sights like Celestial Garden and Fo Guang Shan Chu Un Temple.
Mambaling
If you're spending some time in Mambaling, SM Seaside City Cebu and Cebu Ocean Park are top sights worth seeing.
- Robinsons Plaza
- SM City Cebu
- SM Seaside City Cebu
- Ayala Center
- Waterfront Cebu City Casino
- Colon Street
- Magellan's Cross
- Cebu Ocean Park
- Osmeña Fountain Circle
- Jpark Island Waterpark
- Mountain View Nature's Park
- Cebu Business Park
- Sirao Flower Garden
- Senior Citizen's Park
- Cebu Taoist Temple
- Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan
- Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
- University of San Carlos
- Magellan Monument
- Cebu Yacht Club
- Cebu Doctor's University Hospital
- Gaisano Island Mall Mactan
- Temple of Leah
- J Centre Mall
- Lapu-Lapu City Hall
- Heritage of Cebu Monument
- Minor Basilica of the Holy Child
- Mactan Marina Mall
- Mactan Town Center
- Yap Sandiego Ancestral House