Bananna Belt
Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Mystery Spot
Find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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 biking trails.
Natural Bridges State Park
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Natural Bridges State Park during your travels in Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Ocean Street
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Pacific Avenue
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Big Sur Private Charter from San Francisco by Luxury SUV 10 hrs
Whale Watching Monterey Bay semi-private limited to 6 people max
Top hotels in Bananna Belt
![Los Gatos Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9900/9884/95a2a9c0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2024
![Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71970000/71965500/71965468/67d8f40e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
![Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/201300/201285/23eb38c3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024
![Hyatt Place Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17280000/17272000/17271952/70ff9ff1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
![Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11100/11056/12cea7c3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
![Dream Inn Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23409/ea20759f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Bananna Belt
![Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e68267ce68f3de158ce514c976fefa06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Upper Seabright
When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Carbonera Estates
While Carbonera Estates might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like DeLaveaga Golf Course and Pasatiempo Golf Course.
![41.5 feet tall, 350,000 pounds and able to withstand a quarter million pounds of wave energy: Walton Lighthouse](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5583c7c676e84ee689618ff7864d09ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Eastside Santa Cruz
Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.
![Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e68267ce68f3de158ce514c976fefa06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Seabright
While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.
![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5e379e48d626e89c8836b74cf12ae517.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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Beach Hill - Beach Flats
Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.