Santa Cruz
Cebu City
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.
SM Seaside City Cebu
During your visit to Cebu City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at SM Seaside City Cebu. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Waterfront Cebu City Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Waterfront Cebu City Casino during your travels in Cebu City? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Cebu Group Tour: Best Cebu City Tour
Plaza Premium Lounge at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Cebu Steet food, historical and mountain tour
Cebu: Oslob Whale Sharks, Tumalog Falls & Sardine Snorkeling
Whale Shark Encounter and Tumalog Waterfalls Tour
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
Crown Regency Hotel and Towers
The room was excellent but the food has no so much choices
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Room was clean and well equipped. Staff attentive.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Cebu
Beautiful hotel, large and clean rooms. Easy access to mall and transportation
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Fili Hotel Cebu
We really loved this hotel. Everything was so fancy and clean, we really loved the bidets, the room set up, and the amenities. This was the best gym and sauna/spa. The pools and views were amazing, I left with the best tan! The casino was nice and all of the shopping too! The restaurants were great ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
Mistake booking this hotel. Amenities ok but food not great and waited 30mins in a queue for breakfast despite being advised to arrive at 09:30 to avoid queues. Then food was stopped 20mins after sitting down. It is a holiday park in a hotel for families like butlins in the uk! Awful if you don’t ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
I strongly advise against staying at the Sheraton Cebu. What was supposed to be a premium experience turned out to be one of the worst hotel stays I have ever had. Here are the reasons, based entirely on actual experience: 1. Completely Unacceptable Soundproofing (Premium Room) I booked one of the ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
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.
Sambag I
When in Sambag I, you can plan a visit to Colon Street and Mango Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
