Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz which includes general coastal views and views as well as an individual male
Santa Cruz which includes bird life
Santa Cruz featuring general coastal views, rocky coastline and tropical scenes
Santa Cruz showing swimming, rides and a coastal town

Popular places to visit

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Wharf

Santa Cruz Wharf

Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Cruz Wharf
Natural Bridges State Park

Natural Bridges State Park

You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Natural Bridges State Park
Ocean Street

Ocean Street

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Ocean Street
Santa Cruz Main Beach

Santa Cruz Main Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Cruz Main Beach
Pacific Avenue

Pacific Avenue

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Pacific Avenue

Things to do

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

฿4,225
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

฿655
per adult
Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

฿2,784
per adult
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

฿4,553
per adult
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

฿4,185
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
Bay Area Rock Climbing

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

฿3,860
per adult
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
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Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is ฿6,551 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿6,551
฿7,485 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,202 reviews)
"The breakfast was solid. The precheck in emails they send you are nonsense. They will still need you to do all of it when you check in so don't bother. They sent me an email saying the room was ready, I get there and it's not ready. I had to wait 40 minutes once I got there so the room could be cleaned. ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is ฿2,896 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,896
฿3,749 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,101 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff. Great pool area. Perfect for the fam!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is ฿4,844 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,844
฿5,569 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Hotel Paradox is a gem in Santa Cruz. This hotel will hopefully set the tone for hotel improvement in the area. It is beautifully appointed. Very clean and beachy vibe. The pool area is very nice and is complimented by a nice bar and restaurant. The lobby is welcoming to families and has games for ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿9,720 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿9,720
฿11,040 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"I loved the ocean view and the heated pool. The pool music was a little loud as I could hear it from my room."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

2.5 out of 5
2250 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is ฿3,482 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,482
฿4,269 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Jennifer was exceptionally helpful and friendly at the front desk. This hotel is simple but they take pride in their hotel. It is so clean!"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Mission Inn
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is ฿4,518 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,518
฿5,204 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (909 reviews)
"Walking distance to the boardwalk"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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Other neighbourhoods around Westside Santa Cruz

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Mission Hill

While visiting Mission Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.

Mission Hill
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Circles

While Circles may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Cowell's Beach.

Circles
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Westlake

When in Westlake, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westlake
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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.

Downtown Santa Cruz
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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 Main Beach.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats
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Harvey West

When in Harvey West, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Harvey West

Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide