Westside Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz
Visit Westside Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking 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 biking 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 enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Main Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Main Beach during your travels in Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Pacific Avenue
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dreams Inn is a cute hotel right on the beach. Our room was right over the pool & we worried it would be loud but it wasn’t. The room was clean & comfy with a cute retro vibe. Great location for walking to the boardwalk & many restaurants & cafes
Reviewed on 2026/4/4
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Beautiful property highly recommend staying here
Reviewed on 2026/4/3
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Great location, very clean and super helpful staff. Katie at the front desk was very sweet and polite.
Reviewed on 2026/4/3
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
everything is worn and dirty
Reviewed on 2026/4/2
Casablanca On The Beach
I really wanted to love this beachfront property but it was just okay for me. I probably wouldn’t stay here again and check out the hotel next door. Check in customer service was lack luster and there was construction literally next to our ocean view room. So workers walking back and forth dropping ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/3
Marea Sol Hotel
Pool water is cold, I chose this hotel to come after hiking, hit the pool and walk by the beach… pool is cold, beach and boardwalk aren’t pet friendly (we have service animal but security kept asking)
Reviewed on 2026/4/2
Other neighborhoods 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
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House are top sights worth seeing.
Circles
While there might not be top attractions in Circles, you can explore the larger area and discover places 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 might 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.
