Title: Visit Santa Cruz: Best of Santa Cruz Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Santa Cruz

## Travel Guide

## Visit Santa Cruz

Things to do

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- Vacation Rentals in Santa Cruz

![Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12920000/12918300/12918286/a9ec34c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa

Anna Waddo Main Candolim Road Candolim Goa

CA $98

CA $103 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Candolim. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (324 reviews)

Our stay here for 15 days was exemplary, I struggle to find any issues, but if one had to, there was one day when we had to wait 10 minutes with other guests for a table for breakfast. The room itself was cleaned both regularly and on demand. Room amenities were faultless. The standout feedback we ...

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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Grand Hyatt Goa

Goa University Panaji Goa

CA $193

CA $228 total

Mar 7 - Mar 8

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury resort in Panaji. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (523 reviews)

The staff is too slow. Check in took more than an hour inspire of reaching at 2 pm

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goa

Vainguinim Beach Panaji Goa

CA $203

CA $240 total

Mar 23 - Mar 24

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Panaji. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (248 reviews)

We were upgraded to a excellent too with view Staff were excellent Only issue was, the beach was pretty hard to get to and the pool closed early Otherwise excellent place to stay

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

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Citadines Arpora Nagoa Goa

Survey No: 36/1- C Mendes Waddo Arpora Goa

Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Arpora. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Calangute Beach and ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)

Breakfast, ambience, polite and co operative staff. Exceptional behaviour and listening ability of Ms. Mani.

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

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![Bellagio Rezidencia | 1 BHK Service Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27180000/27177300/27177285/8524de10_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Bellagio Rezidencia | 1 BHK Service Apartment

Gaura Vaddo Calangute Goa

Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Calangute. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a nightclub. Popular attractions Calangute Beach and Candolim ...

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TreeHouse Blue Hotel & Serviced Apartments

Curilo Waddo Majorda Goa

Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Majorda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Colva Beach and Benaulim ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (53 reviews)

Very helpful staff.

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

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### Popular places to visit

![Happy New Year from Goa!! Had the most surreal night ever!! 

Drinks under palm trees, an incredible live Blues band, yummy Chicken Burgers, conversations about why Ben is not welcome in Perth, sneeking into a party from the back door, being kicked out - just to do it all over again and successfully remain incognito until having to bribe the doorman with a beer, an Estonian being kissed by a New Zealander](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140018/b0ae17a3-13b6-490b-bd85-ace8a2db1299.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Dona Paula Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Dona Paula Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Dona Paula. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Dona-Paula-Beach-Dona-Paula.d6335280.Vacation-Attraction)

![Basilica of Bom Jesus which includes heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074900/dfbd5949-b8c7-419f-91ec-cab07c71e441.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Basilica of Bom Jesus

Venture inside a Baroque-style basilica to study its religious art and to see the tomb of a saint, the founder of a Catholic religious order.

[](https://expedia.ca/Basilica-Of-Bom-Jesus-Panaji.d6074900.Vacation-Attraction)

![Panaji featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047166/2b0d6fa9-eb47-467f-a1ff-e3eb489faf1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 18th June Road

You can take time to visit 18th June Road during your travels to Panaji. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. 

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![India, Goa, Panjim, Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526915260/c9786e56-9c1f-4b21-9927-6f19adf049c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Mahalaxmi Temple

Mahalaxmi Temple is just one of the places to see in Panaji, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. 

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#### Deltin Royale Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Deltin Royale Casino during your visit to Panaji? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. 

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#### Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception

After visiting Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Panaji. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. 

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### Things to do

![Old Goa: Walking Tour of Heritage Churches](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5215192/3dae1b60-1cd9-4bdd-89e1-98f8b28424cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Old Goa: Walking Tour of Heritage Churches

CA $17

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/old-goa-walking-tour-of-heritage-churches.a5215192.activity-details)

![North Goa Sightseeing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2538382/cf1ffda3-42bc-49e8-93c3-7c99176fe329.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### North Goa Sightseeing: Beaches, Forts & Fun

CA $6

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/north-goa-sightseeing-beaches.a2538382.activity-details)

![Basilica of Bom Jesus Church in Goa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1465762/881558ba-9798-4f02-8306-97e5dc618d96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Full-Day Goa Shore Excursion Including Lunch at Spice Plantation

CA $150

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-goa-shore-excursion-including-lunch-at-spice-plantation.a1465762.activity-details)

![Panaji: Fun-Filled 2-Hour Mandovi River Cruise with Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5092126/c1b16579-16d6-483d-8003-7c20922e28d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Panaji: Fun-Filled 2-Hour Mandovi River Cruise with Dinner

CA $23

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/panaji-fun-filled-2-hour-mandovi-river-cruise-with-dinner.a5092126.activity-details)

![Discover Goa: A Full-Day Private City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2549922/557567ae-a712-4f0e-8721-8e16708684f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Discover Goa: A Full-Day Private City Tour

CA $173

per adult

**80%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/discover-goa-a-full-day-private-city-tour.a2549922.activity-details)

![Paradise Dinner Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/977767/d73ef1cc-1303-4936-b56f-4e205f014d2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Paradise Dinner Cruise

CA $23

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/paradise-dinner-cruise.a977767.activity-details)

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## Cities near Santa Cruz

![Panaji featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047166/2b0d6fa9-eb47-467f-a1ff-e3eb489faf1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Panaji

- Cities near Santa Cruz
- Places of interest

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