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
"Lovely property, rooms and pool. Great central location. Loved the complementary snacks and drinks in the room on day 1. Would definitely return!"
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
"Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with our stay. The hotel is not in the best area, and our room was not that clean. The bed was uncomfortable, and we were given only two flimsy bath towels for two people staying two nights. To make matters worse, several guests were very noisy at night, making ..."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Ocean Pacific Lodge
"We have stayed here many times over the years but this time we noticed how dated the hotel is now. Our room smelled musty and the ac didn’t work well. It kept rattling through the night. No fans in the bathroom to take the mositure out of the air when you shower. Notice rust in the bathroom above ..."
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
"Overall ok. The location is great as one can walk to most attractions. Our room was against the sidewalk so we heard a lot of people walking by and street traffic. The room was small and not very spacious, but was clean ."
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"Reception service was nice. Lobby and restaurant had lovely aesthetics. Room was modern and clean. Restaurant service was unorganized and slow. Food menu was decent though. Pool area was inviting but definitely need to change their pool chairs. The material makes them look super dirty. Yuk."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
"Not clean! The room was pretty cross, dingy and dirty, and we even found and had to kill a cockroach. See attached photos. I’m currently washing every item of clothing we had on the trip. The location was great but everything else was awful. The room was on the street and you could hear everything, ..."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 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 Santa Cruz Main Beach.

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.













