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

Seaside Inn & Suites

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"We stayed for 3 nights. The room was comfortable and the pool and bar staff were amazing."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Casablanca On The Beach

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
"Front staff girl with dark hair was not friendly, the rest were. Vallet did not help at all with luggage; unloading or loading. You have to rent fire pits for $25, I was told they were out of s’mores kits (another $20 purchase) and I could walk down the road to a store if I wanted some. Had to dig ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026
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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 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.















