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

- Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
- 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 $124

CA $146 total

Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2026

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 ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (306 reviews)

The cleanliness of the room and the professionalism of the staff really stood out. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

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![Grand Hyatt Goa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4060000/4051300/4051243/e0f6d2c7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Grand Hyatt Goa

Goa University Panaji Goa

CA $216

CA $254 total

Dec 22 - Dec 23

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! (512 reviews)

We had a fantastic stay at this resort. Very high standards it was just an excellent experience.My Family and I had a great time. We highly recommend it. amazing sceneries very spacious resort if feels grand and luxury. The room was very specious bathrooms was huge excellent customer service services ...

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

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![Goa Marriott Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523000/522986/d377e2dd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Goa Marriott Resort & Spa

Miramar Beach Panaji Goa

CA $232

CA $274 total

Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026

includes taxes & fees

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

8.8/10 Excellent! (461 reviews)

Excellent

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

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![TreeHouse Blue Hotel & Serviced Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5190000/5189300/5189253/d3d56b4f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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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 Mother ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (51 reviews)

The staff are very friendly and the breakfast is amazing

Reviewed on May 22, 2025

[](https://expedia.ca/Majorda-Hotels-Treehouse-Blue-Service-Apartment.h5189253.Hotel-Information)

![Citadines Arpora Nagoa Goa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96370000/96370000/96369992/9dfa2466_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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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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![shradha luxury room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111340000/111335700/111335629/474087f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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shradha luxury room

Mall Calangute GA

Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Calangute. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Calangute Beach and Candolim ...

8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)

I stay one night very comfortable bed neat and clean room Calangute beach 5 minute vocabula distance very prime location

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2024

[](https://expedia.ca/Calangute-Hotels-Shradha-Luxury-Room.h111335629.Hotel-Information)

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### Popular places to visit

![Basilica of Bom Jesus which includes heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/123000/123905-Goa.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)

![Dona Paula Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3a9f99149983b979e0237fb5c3b3951d.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)

![Panaji which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/123000/123913-Goa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Church-Of-Our-Lady-Of-Immaculate-Conception-Altinho.d6074954.Vacation-Attraction)

![Panaji which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/123000/123913-Goa.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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/18th-June-Road-Panaji.d553248621532738622.Vacation-Attraction)

![Azad Maidan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/420e208f1323babaf1ea796fb2847c72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Azad Maidan

You can learn about the history of Panaji when you stop by Azad Maidan. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Azad-Maidan-Panaji.d553248621526915262.Vacation-Attraction)

![Mahalaxmi Temple](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5f564d78e6417bceca1bb5478535b6dc.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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Mahalaxmi-Temple-Altinho.d553248621526915260.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Panaji: Heritage Walking Tour in Fontainhas Latin Quarter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48307842/f4ec05c2-a104-431d-ae00-16246a0bb78c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Panaji: Heritage Walking Tour in Fontainhas Latin Quarter

CA $15

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/panaji-heritage-walking-tour-in-fontainhas-latin-quarter.a48307842.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)

![Old Goa: Walking Tour of Heritage Churches](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5215192/994ae0d8-c515-47b3-89c6-7b6887db8e69.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)

![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 $151

per adult

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

![South Goa Sightseeing Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2549918/68c0b047-e170-4f28-bccf-29b770ccf7bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### South Goa Sightseeing Full Day Tour ( 09 am - 06 pm )

CA $9

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/south-goa-sightseeing-full-day-tour-09-am-06-pm.a2549918.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)

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## Cities near Santa Cruz

![Panaji featuring street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/206000/206666-Panaji.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Panaji

- Cities near Santa Cruz
- Places of interest

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- [Calangute Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Calangute-Beach-Calangute.d6074906.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Arambol Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Arambol-Beach-Arambol.d6074924.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ashvem Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Ashvem-Beach-India.d6106898.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Vagator Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Vagator-Beach-Vagator.d6074930.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Casino Palms ](https://expedia.ca/Casino-Palms-Calangute.d553248621562261559.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Shanta Durga Temple ](https://expedia.ca/Shanta-Durga-Temple-Veling.d6160852.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Querim Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Querim-Beach-Querim.d6330599.Vacation-Attraction)

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