Westside Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz
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Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as part of your trip to 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.
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.
Cowell's Beach
Explore the waterfront of Cowell's Beach and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Felt taken care of from start to finish!
Reviewed on 2026/3/18
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
This hotel was not only stunning, but the staff were professional and friendly. The decor was gorgeous and the finishes throughout were truly spectacular. The amenities were incredible as well. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for an amazing place to stay by the beach. One ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/19
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
The breakfast was decent, but I chose this hotel because it presents itself as family-friendly and it lacked some basic things.**There were no high chairs for babies in the breakfast area, even though many families were staying there and all the babies had to sit on their parents’ laps. Also, I didn’t ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/14
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Excellent value for the price. Microwaves and a small business center for printing would be great.
Reviewed on 2026/3/18
Casablanca On The Beach
Ac/ hear were both working! People were nice
Reviewed on 2026/3/18
Marea Sol Hotel
I just spent the night, so I didn’t use the pool. If it is anything like the rest of the property I am sure it is very nice. Really close to everything and right across from the beach. Great property!
Reviewed on 2026/3/18
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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 Cowell's Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
Westlake
When in Westlake, you can plan a visit to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum and Mission Santa Cruz, 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.
