Pleasure Point

Santa Cruz

A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.
A coastal scene with rough waves, a rocky cliff, and a partly cloudy sky.
Two people on a rocky coastal area with a beach in the background.
A restaurant sign for 'Chill Out' with a beach theme.

Stay near popular Pleasure Point attractions

Pleasure Point Park

8.2/5 (37 reviews)
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 biking trails.
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Things to do

Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

P304
per traveler
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

P2,736
per adult
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

P2,736
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

P7,842
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

P8,450
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Redwoods Forest Bathing

P5,411
per adult
Redwoods Forest Bathing
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Top hotels in Pleasure Point

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is P11,592 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
P11,592
P15,755 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"The"

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is P26,986 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
P26,986
P33,711 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (355 reviews)
"So awesome can’t wait to go back"

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
The price is P16,501 per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
P16,501
P18,767 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,328 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is P12,999 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
P12,999
P14,839 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,289 reviews)
"Staff was great. Pool area was nice and very relaxing"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundable
The price is P24,227 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
P24,227
P27,436 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,015 reviews)
"I left the pool area and soaking in the hot tub, which was the perfect temperature. The restaurant there was amazing. The staff was super kind and helpful. I do wish it wasn’t so expensive because it was a big splurge for us."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 out of 5
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is P5,787 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
P5,787
P7,423 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Comfortable beds."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
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Where to stay in Pleasure Point

Find the best Pleasure Point areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.
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Westside Santa Cruz

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

A lighthouse at sunset, rocky shoreline, calm water, and a clear sky.
Photo by Alex Sam
Open Photo by Alex Sam

Eastside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Harbor while you're in town.

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

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.

A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.

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.

A beach with people playing and walking.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang

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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