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

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Santa Cruz Ice Cream Tour 4 Stops Samples Full Scoops

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Staff were extremely helpful and pleasant."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
"Our family rm was nice and Ava the office person was very nice and accommodating. The only issue is parking on property but we've stayed before. We walk to boardwalk and take Uber if we want to go eat somewhere."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"One of the nicer hotels to stay in Santa Cruz. Loved the vibe, decor, and how kid/dog friendly this property is. The rooms are a little bit worn and outdated and there were some updates that probably need to be made to the hotel itself. The pool and amenities were nice. VERY expensive parking, food, ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
"Pool towels were always in short supply. Morning coffee was bad, tasted burnt. Valet parking was a downside."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
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 Pleasure Point Park.

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.

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.

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.















