Midtown
Santa Cruz
Visit Midtown
Things to do

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Top hotels in Midtown

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Watch out some of the rooms are road facing and if you don't pay attention they might want you to take that up"
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
"CLEAN ROOMS AND GREAT LOCATION."
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"Stayed 3 nights. Was awesome poolside with the fire pit. Pool was nice, parking was easy, rooms were great. Didn’t hear a lot of noise at all, which is rare. Shower was great, gym was good too."
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
"Quiet for being so close to beach. Great views, patios, and beds. No creamer in room, faucet was loose and wiggled on counter. Clean and roomy. Curtain was shabby and left a wide gap at side. Price reasonable for area and quality."
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
"It was a great stay. Will definitely book again!"
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa
"The place is great for a getaway. It's close to so many different places to visit and eat. And if you don't want to go anywhere, the food and service at the View is amazing too. So many things to do right there."
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026
Where to stay in Midtown

Westside Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

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.

Pleasure Point
While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats
Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.













