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.
Santo Nino Church
Santo Nino Church is just one of the places to see in Cebu City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches or discover the coral reefs in this relaxing area.
Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
Learn the intriguing history and admire the whitewashed façade of this cathedral that is the heart of Catholic pride in Cebu.
Top hotels in Santa Cruz
Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu
I had a blast with my vacation. Superb food & service.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Belmont Hotel Mactan
Room was great but annoyingly the hotel pool was unavailable and wasn’t highlighted prior to me booking!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
JPark Island Resort & Waterpark
Breakfast is awesome
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Cebu
Second time checking in at this hotel. Everything was great! Well except for the pool it was temporarily closed but not biggie at all! 😊
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Reef Island Resort Mactan, Cebu
Clean room, amazing staff, very nice
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort
Very friendly staff. We were also able to get our room early which was lovely considering we’d been travelling some 20 hours! Room was a very good size and comfortable. Patio was small though (not very wide). But we had view of pool and ocean. Excellent experience.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
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, Minor Basilica of the Holy Child and Magellan's Cross are top sights worth seeing.
Santa Cruz Travel Guide
- Ayala Center
- Jpark Island Waterpark
- Osmeña Fountain Circle
- Cebu Yacht Club
- Mactan Marina Mall
- Cebu Taoist Temple
- Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan
- Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral
- Magellan Monument
- Sirao Flower Garden
- Heritage of Cebu Monument
- J Centre Mall
- Yap Sandiego Ancestral House
- Lapu-Lapu City Hall
- Green Lagoon Park
