Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

Lucky Chinatown Mall
During your trip to Manila, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Lucky Chinatown Mall. Visit the churches and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Manila Chinese Cemetery
You can learn about the history of Manila with a stop at Manila Chinese Cemetery. Discover the great live music and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Binondo Church
You can find out about the history of Manila with a visit to Binondo Church. Visit the shops and churches in this culturally rich area.
168 Mall
During your visit to Manila, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at 168 Mall. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
SM City San Lazaro Shopping Center
You can enjoy retail therapy at SM City San Lazaro Shopping Center during your trip to Manila. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Winford Manila Resort & Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Winford Manila Resort & Casino during your visit to Manila? Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Activities

From Manila: Pangasinan Hundred Islands Guided Tour

Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours

Makati Nightlife: VIP Access to Clubs, Rooftops & Go-Go Bars

1.5-Hour Express Bike Tour in Intramuros (tour using a bamboo bicycle!)

Manila: Old Manila Intramuros Area Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Ramada by Wyndham Manila Central
Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Savoy Hotel Manila near NAIA Terminal 3 MNL
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Belmont Hotel Manila near NAIA Terminal 3 MNL
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

The Heritage Hotel Manila
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

The Peninsula Manila
Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

Grand Westside Manila Bay
Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz

Intramuros
Intramuros is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by San Agustin Church and Manila Cathedral while in the area.

Ermita
National Museum of Fine Arts and SM City Manila are top sights in Ermita, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at United Nations LRT Station or Central LRT Station to see more sights in the area.

Malate
Travellers choose Malate for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Quirino Avenue LRT Station or Vito Cruz LRT Station and check out top sights like Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Makati Central Business District
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Makati Central Business District. Make a stop by Ayala Triangle Gardens or Greenbelt Shopping Mall while you're exploring the area.

Makati Downtown
Makati Downtown is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Power Plant Mall and Century City while in the area.

Bel-Air
If you're spending some time in Bel-Air, Ayala Triangle Gardens and Century City are top sights worth seeing.
- Pasig River
- SM Mall of Asia
- SM North EDSA
- U.S. Embassy
- Newport World Resorts
- Manila Ocean Park
- Fort Bonifacio
- Manila Bay
- Venice Grand Canal Mall
- City of Dreams Manila
- Rizal Park
- SM Megamall
- St. Luke's Medical Center
- Greenbelt Shopping Mall
- Alabang Town Center
- Philippine Arena
- Bonifacio High Street
- Greenhills Shopping Center
- St Luke's Medical Center Global City
- SM Aura Premier