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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
The room was clean, the staff were nice and the location was great!
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Yes, spotless
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
Yes all good
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Room was fine only problem room had the air conditioning wasn’t working
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Great place to stay, Gabby at the front desk was absolutely amazing at check in , one of the best employees in my book and the room was amazing, the property was stunning. Haven’t seen a place like this in Santa Cruz before. Definitely will plan many more stays here
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
Everything was perfect the first time we stayed…this time around I gave only 4 stars. Although the scenery itself stands out…the room and some fees are the reason I gave it 4 instead of 5. The bathroom corners on the floor of room 204 has some mold otherwise room was good. We were charged 466$ on ...
Reviewed on 13 Feb 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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Cowell's Beach.
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.
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 Swift Street Courtyard.
