Nobel
Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as part of your trip to 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.

Natural Bridges State Park
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 biking trails.

Santa Cruz Wharf
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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.

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.
Things to do

Introduction to Wilderness Survival Clinic in Santa Cruz
Top hotels in Nobel

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Place was nice and
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Clean, friendly staff, excellent amenities
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
This was our 2nd trip to Santa Cruz and we only stay on this hotel. Will go again soon!!!
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Everything was fabulous. Super clean, great staff. Such an upgrade to Santa Cruz.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Food!
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nobel

Westlake
When in Westlake, you can plan a visit to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum and Mission Santa Cruz, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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

Mission Hill
While visiting Mission Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.

Circles
While there might not be top attractions in Circles, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cowell's Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House are top sights worth seeing.

Harvey West
While there might not be top attractions in Harvey West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ocean Street and Mission Santa Cruz.





