Conveniente to the transport terminals, the Santa Croce area is considered too quiet or removed by many tourists. True it is 20 minutes or so to walk to San Marco with its thronging crowds, but this is where many Venetians have their homes, amongst the lovely piazzas and parks or along the canals that wind their way between them. Many guidebooks will recommend this area to discover small trattorias with local cuisine or to mingle with the locals for an evening aperitivo.
