Visit Santa Cruz
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.
Cebu Taoist Temple
Marvel at the intricate dragons and oriental décor and learn about Taoist rituals in this Chinese temple with a panoramic vista.
Pier 4 Cebu Port
Explore the waterfront in Cebu City with a trip to Pier 4 Cebu Port. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Sirao Flower Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Sirao Flower Garden, a lovely green space in Cebu City. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering
From Cebu: Island Hopping to 3 islands with BBQ lunch
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz
Cogon Ramos
While Cogon Ramos isn't home to many top sights, Mango Square and Cebu Business Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sambag II
Though Sambag II may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mango Square and Colon Street.
Zapatera
While Zapatera may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mango Square and Cebu Business Park.
Capitol Site
When in Capitol Site, you can plan a visit to Mango Square and Cebu Business Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Camputhaw
If you're spending some time in Camputhaw, Cebu Business Park and Mango Square are top sights worth seeing.
Central
If you're spending some time in Central, Santo Nino Church and Magellan's Cross are top sights worth seeing.
- Ayala Center
- SM Seaside City Cebu
- Colon Street
- Magellan's Cross
- Osmeña Fountain Circle
- Cebu Business Park
- Cebu Port
- Cebu Yacht Club
- Magellan Monument
- Sirao Flower Garden
- Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
- J Centre Mall
- Mountain View Nature's Park
- Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan
- Temple of Leah
- Minor Basilica of the Holy Child
- Green Lagoon Park
- Gaisano Island Mall Mactan
- Yap Sandiego Ancestral House