Downtown Holidays

Name: Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Price range: 3.168.950 ₫
Rating: 8.6

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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

8 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.

Top hotels in Downtown

Ocean Pacific Lodge

301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,297 reviews)

Staff was super friendly and the room was ready and very clean!

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA

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2.847.172 ₫

3.302.144 ₫ total

10 Feb - 11 Feb

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,257 reviews)

Wonderful visit.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

3.168.950 ₫

3.663.200 ₫ total

9 Feb - 10 Feb

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,211 reviews)

Room was clean and the beds were comfortable

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

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Popular places to visit

The place where you can't stay straight.

Mystery Spot

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.

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.

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.