Pleasure Point
Santa Cruz
Visit Pleasure Point
Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Mystery Spot
Find out about the history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to 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 cycling 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.
Ocean Street
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Santa Cruz Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Cruz with a trip to Santa Cruz Harbor. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Things to do
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Top hotels in Pleasure Point
Chaminade Resort & Spa
"we come here everytime we stay in santa cruz and will continue coming here everytime. everything is so clean and all the staff are very kind and helpful!"
Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Great place no need to add anything else we will come back again soon"
Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
"Clean and Conveient"
Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"Staff was great. Pool area was nice and very relaxing"
Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
"There was pool acse"
Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
"The courtyard wasn’t maintained, there was green water in the fountains. The room was decent, but for the price I would’ve expected wash clothes and clean floors. The staff was super responsive to our requests. Love that we had a 2 bed/2 bath for the family. Sadly there was no ocean view. But would ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2026
Where to stay in Pleasure Point
Westside Santa Cruz
Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Eastside Santa Cruz
Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.
Beach Hill - Beach Flats
While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Main Beach.
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.
Upper Seabright
While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.
