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This is a small state park at the northern end of Santa Cruz' scenic West Cliff Drive and a little over a mile from the Boardwalk, wharf and Main Beach. A couple of times a year you can see Monarch butterflies during their migration. They are not in the numbers of years past, but you'll still see some. If you walk north towards the rocks during low tide you will find some amazing tidepools full of sea anenomes, sea urchins, starfish, crabs, hermit crabs, and all sorts of marine life. The tidepools are on a ledge, so the tide needs to be quite high

Westside Santa Cruz

6 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4/5(31 area reviews)

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue.

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Top hotels in Lower Ocean

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹4,962 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
₹4,962
₹6,364 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
It's a fine place to stay if you only need to sleep. The ground level can be noisy. We had people yelling right outside of door around 2am. Hearing someone scream "I'm going to kick your ass" isn't entertaining when it sounds like they're right outside your window. The room didn't feel very well ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Surf City Inn and Suites
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2 out of 5
505 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundable
The price is ₹4,979 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
₹4,979
₹5,843 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (871 reviews)
Wow this place sucked…TV didn’t work. Room was literally a room with just a bed. Place smelled of mold and visible mold in bathroom. Had the nerve to ask for a $200 deposit after I already paid for the room in advance. Tied up $300 bucks for one night . Could have stayed anywhere else. Women at front ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2 out of 5
330 Ocean St. Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹5,872 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
₹5,872
₹8,514 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (789 reviews)
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Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
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Popular places to visit

Gotta ride this 100 year old wooden roller Coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4/5(41 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during your visit to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The place where you can't stay straight.

Mystery Spot

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

Mystery Spot
Pier at Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz Wharf

5/5(1 review)

After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

Santa Cruz Wharf
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