Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz which includes general coastal views and views as well as an individual male
Santa Cruz which includes bird life
Santa Cruz featuring general coastal views, rocky coastline and tropical scenes
Santa Cruz showing swimming, rides and a coastal town

Popular places to visit

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Wharf

Santa Cruz Wharf

Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Cruz Wharf
Natural Bridges State Park

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.

Natural Bridges State Park
Ocean Street

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.

Ocean Street
Santa Cruz Main Beach

Santa Cruz Main Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Cruz Main Beach
Pacific Avenue

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.

Pacific Avenue

Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is 3.345.460 ₫ per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
3.345.460 ₫
3.863.060 ₫ total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,228 reviews)
"Convenient location and modern facilities"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is 2.879.235 ₫ per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
2.879.235 ₫
3.339.981 ₫ total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,058 reviews)
"Nice property, though rooms are very small. Bathrooms are tiny."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is 6.577.335 ₫ per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
6.577.335 ₫
7.489.181 ₫ total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"We love Dream Inn. This was our 5th visit. We love the view and the excellent service. That being said, the bathrooms are in great need of renovating. This is a great location, but it only rates as a 3 star hotel."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is 2.896.405 ₫ per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
2.896.405 ₫
3.359.196 ₫ total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,197 reviews)
"Loved everything about it! For the price it was excellent. Location was great! Across the street from the famous Boardwalk amusement park. Restaurants all around. Big wide beach across the street. 1/4 Mile from the pier. Friendly and accommodating staff."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Marea Sol Hotel
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is 2.115.841 ₫ per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
2.115.841 ₫
2.779.853 ₫ total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,181 reviews)
"This is a great place to stay in Santa Cruz. Close to the boardwalk and the wharf/pier, easy access to downtown, rooms are clean with comfortable beds, plenty of free parking, and the owners/staff were great. We lived in SC for a decade, wife went to UCSC, so we know the sneaky secret spots and locals-only ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is 1.604.712 ₫ per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
1.604.712 ₫
2.029.729 ₫ total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,030 reviews)
"Todo muy limpio"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Surf City Inn and Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Westside Santa Cruz

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Mission Hill

While visiting Mission Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.

Mission Hill
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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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Cowell's Beach.

Circles
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Westlake

When in Westlake, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westlake
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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.

Downtown Santa Cruz
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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 Main Beach.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats
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Harvey West

When in Harvey West, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Harvey West

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