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

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

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

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"wonderful, spacious, comfortable room, wonderful location -- great sense of luxury"
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
"Parking was a little tight. The site says that there is a coffee maker in the room, not true. Overall, this location was good."
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"Very expensive rooms are basic facilities are nice but busy and crowded"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
"It was beautiful inside. The art was super cool. The breakfast was great. The pool area was beautiful and the hot tub was great."
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
"Very convenient hotel location for the boardwalk."
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026
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.













