Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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.
Natural Bridges State Park
You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Santa Cruz Wharf
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.
Ocean Street
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Pacific Avenue
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Main Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Main Beach during your travels in Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
I personally did not go in the pool or pool area, however I'm the view from my room was absolutely stunning. The lights and outdoor bar area made in you feel as if your were staying at a exclusive resort.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Beautiful
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Room was clean, staff were very nice and helpful, and great view from the room.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Nice property.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
Yes we had a partial view ,the room was small,the bed took up most of the room. The shower area was gigantic,with no barrier for the water to drain. There eye no shelves to put bathroom supplies,the lighting was one big light with no lamps,there was a closet but a refrigerator took up up most of ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
Cute, clean and great location. Beachfront rooms were amazing and I loved the coffee shop right now stairs
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside Santa Cruz
Mission Hill
While visiting Mission Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House.
Circles
While Circles may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cowell's Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
Westlake
When in Westlake, you can plan a visit to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum and Mission Santa Cruz, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown Santa Cruz
Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.
Nobel
While Nobel may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum and Natural Bridges State Park.
Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
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