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A coastal cityscape with a beach, pier, and amusement park.

Westside Santa Cruz

6 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

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A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the rocks.

Eastside Santa Cruz

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

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A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

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A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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A beach with people playing and walking.

Upper Seabright

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Top hotels in Downtown

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
2.323.282 ₫
3.008.670 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,499 reviews)
"The hotel was easy to find and close to both the Boardwalk and downtown Santa Cruz. Also we really liked that there is a small cafe right across the street."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
3.301.877 ₫
5.001.853 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Chaminade Resort & Spa
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
10.316.061 ₫
13.036.265 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
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