Westside Santa Cruz
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 cycling trails.
Things to do
Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
"Awesome rooms facing the ocean. Clean room, comfortable bed and bathroom had good water pressure. Very cool surfer vibe hotel. Excellent customer service by staff and valet...."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Comfortable beds they charge 50 dollars per day for resort fees they don’t tell you till after they deduct from your credit card. Parking is also 50 dollars per day"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"The place is great but the staff really makes the place"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
"The location was perfect. Despite it being a busy weekend, the property was quiet. The only reason why I gave it a 4 out of 5 is that there was an ant issue. Other than that, I’d definitely book again!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
"Room was very nice staff was nice the beach view was amazing parking was easy and accessible. This was a nice hotel for me and my wife to celebrate our 25th anniversary especially since we were married in Santa Cruz."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
"Both the pool and jacuzzi were out if action so it was basically no better than a cheap motel"
Reviewed on 26 May 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 Swift Street Courtyard.
Westside Santa Cruz
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