Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Cebu City


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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.

Mango Square
During your trip to Cebu City, you can do some window-shopping at Mango Square. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Top hotels in Santa Cruz

Crown Regency Hotel and Towers
i met these two Beautiful ladies STEFF AND RASCHEL, very professional and that welcoming filipino culture greeting you with a Smile. these two made my check in process a breeze and in my room in no time. THESE TWO ARE ASSET TO THE HOTEL, SO LOOK FOR THEM, CONCERNS WERE ANSWERED AND YOUR GOOD TO ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
Not just an amazing view but amazing staff who are genuinely good at what they do. It's the attention to detail, the little things they provide and do that make this an amazing resort to stay in.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Radisson Blu Cebu
Beautiful hotel, large and clean rooms. Easy access to mall and transportation
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Fili Hotel Cebu
Suppose to be a 5 stars hotel, but services provided, doesn’t support that; All times I went out of the hotel, or came in, there was NEVER a bellboy at the entrance, to help with the luggage. On the day of my arrival, I had to take out my heavy suitcase from the taxi’s trunk by myself, since there ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Plantation Bay a Real Resort with a Real Spa
The hotel is misleading on their beach side, rooms or room had no beach. The beach is artificial. They don’t disclose that at all the manager Jacob is very nice. I like him. The staff at the Kilimanjaro restaurant was very rude to my girlfriend, but you cannot lie about your beachside room saying ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 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.

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.

Lorega
Lorega might not have many top sights, but Cebu Business Park and Yap Sandiego Ancestral House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.
