Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
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Visit Westside Santa Cruz
Things to do

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz Ice Cream Tour 4 Stops Samples Full Scoops
Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Seaside Inn & Suites
"Me and my family decided to have a last minute beach visit we had no idea we were going to want to stay the night and once we figured we would I called everywhere (it was 7pm) and only this hotel answered there was always someone to help at the desk and it was fast and easy to book and it was a great ..."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
"We had a view of the beach, which we paid extra for. But the rest of the rooms look at nothing, and parking is really bad there. You have to park in another lot around the corner, and I’m not sure how safe it is. Unless you’re lucky enough to get the parking spots outside the lobby. The hotel is ..."
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
"Nice friendly staff. Loved our room 316 which faces main st and has a cute bench to sit and have your coffee in the morning"
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz
Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Pleasure Point
While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats
While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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.

Upper Seabright
While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.













