Westside Santa Cruz
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Popular places to visit

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during your visit to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Cruz Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing 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.

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.

Santa Cruz Main Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz 2Hour Guided eBike Tour for Small E-Bike Groups
Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Loved the room and the atmosphere in the lounge great bar service. Definitely worth the stay
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Location, views, convenient restaurant restaurant that has pleasant service and good food
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Ocean Pacific Lodge
great location and service
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
The front desk staff was excellent
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Marea Sol Hotel
Parking is a ripoff otherwise great spot. Room small
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
The Balcony Had A Great View It was a very clean room and great associates throughout
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
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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 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 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.


