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

Westside Santa Cruz

7 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 38th Avenue Beach Access.

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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 historic building with a distinctive corner turret, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a clear street.

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.

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Top hotels in Downtown

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
1.923.276 ₫
2.558.326 ₫ total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,549 reviews)
"Very clean"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Ocean Pacific Lodge
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
6.796.077 ₫
9.078.842 ₫ total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
3.398.947 ₫
3.922.497 ₫ total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Williams-Reynolds House

7.0/10 (2 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a visit to Williams-Reynolds House. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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