Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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 search for that perfect souvenir at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Main Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Main Beach during your travels in Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
Things to do
Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Santa Cruz 2Hour Guided eBike Tour for Small E-Bike Groups
Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories
Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt
Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
The staff was great. The dryers were out so the staff was trying to accomedate as best they could. The ATM was also out so we couldnt tip housekeeping. Overall, the stay was great. They were working through unforseen circumstances.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Overall great stay easily walkable to beach. It was a tad noisy.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
The breakfast was not ready and enough, we had to wait about ten more minutes to got the food.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Great room and staff. Easy parking across the street.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Casablanca On The Beach
Although we were only there one night it was a great place to stay. We had a great view and were able to walk to get food which was nice. We had our dog with us so we appreciated the little dog run in the back.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Beautiful room and clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 2 Jan 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 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.
