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.
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.
Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Great location, cute beach themed rooms. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The walls are really thin though.
Reviewed on 2026/3/25
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 2026/3/25
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Beautiful!
Reviewed on 2026/3/25
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Great hotel to stay if you want to be close to the Boardwalk. Second time staying here and our girls loved it! Breakfast included is always good to have when you travel with kids.
Reviewed on 2026/3/25
Casablanca On The Beach
Very nice place. Our room was clean and bright. We also had the beach Veiw. Great girls trip.
Reviewed on 2026/3/24
Marea Sol Hotel
Room with balcony was spacious and clean. Take note, pool is not heated. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Not a lot of amenities offered but you’re across from the beach so that makes up for it.
Reviewed on 2026/3/25
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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 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 Natural Bridges State Park.
