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
"So awesome can’t wait to go back"
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
"You’ll love this hotel we had a very comfortable night"
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"It was very busy and they seemed under staffed to accommodate that many guests."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
"Great location. Check in was at 4. We arrived at 3:45 and were told every 10 minutes that the room would be ready in 10 minutes. We finally checked in at 5:15. They did extend our check out time because of it."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
"There were a lot of children eating ice creams and other food in the hot tub. I understand this is a family hotel, but they were dropping food into the pool and there were napkins floating in the water. The kids whole face and hands were covered in chocolate as the mom sat chatting away, not cleaning ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
"Great experience! Well maintained. Will stay there again."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 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 Santa Cruz Harbor 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.

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.















