Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
One of our families favorite places to stay. Really can't say enough good things about this place The only criticism I have is the way they describe their rooms is kind of a bait and switch when you are reserving. For example during reservation you check out with a room described as the tower which ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Wonderful stay. The vibe and staff were impeccable. Can’t wait to return!
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Clean room, good breakfast, pier nearby l.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Rooms were clean pool was fun and bartender Jeff was amazing
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
Room was worn beyond normal wear and tear. Bed frames were ripped, walls were scuffed and dirty with splatters. Curtians didnt even match. Furniture drawers were broken. Beds squeaked everytime you turned over. It felt like the quality of a cheap motel but charges way more. Shower heads were grossly ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
Nice and clean room with balcony spacious bathroom.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
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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 Natural Bridges State Park.
