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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Seaside Inn & Suites

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
"This room was just ok. We stayed in the family room, loved that it was big and had enough space for everyone to sleep comfortably. Location is great too. Walking distance to the boardwalk, restaurants, and beach. The worst thing was the cleaning staff dragging their carts around, shouting at each ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"Great hotel"
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
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.

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.















