Mission Hill
Santa Cruz

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Popular places to visit

Mission Santa Cruz
You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a visit to Mission Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during your visit to 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.

Santa Cruz Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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.

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.
Things to do

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz 2Hour Guided eBike Tour for Small E-Bike Groups
Top hotels in Mission Hill

Babbling Brook Inn
Nice private room with a view
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Loved the room and the atmosphere in the lounge great bar service. Definitely worth the stay
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Location, views, convenient restaurant restaurant that has pleasant service and good food
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Food was superb. The employees were so attentive and very serviceable. This was a business stay so didn’t get the chance to enjoy the amenities. Did manage to squeeze in a hike the shortest trail of the 3 they offer. Breathtaking views especially after rainy day.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Nice rooms and staff
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Ocean Pacific Lodge
great location and service
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mission Hill

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 Pacific Avenue.

Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House.

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.

Circles
While Circles may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cowell's Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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.

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 Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.


