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
"We travel a lot and this hotel was top notch for the interior decorating. It was gorgeously done and the location is the best in town. However, I still can’t get over how rude their bartender was 2 nights in a row. He wasn’t just rude to us- the people beside us were not impressed either. I actually ..."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Marea Sol Hotel
"It's pricey but that's due to the location. It's a nice place though."
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"I stayed solo 6 nights to visit friends nearby so very convenient. The staff could not have been friendlier and made the stay very comfortable. The Solaire food was most excellent. The staff get an A++ and are a real asset. The carts by housekeeping make alot of noise on the concrete walkways making ..."
Reviewed on 6 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.













