Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
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Visit Westside Santa Cruz
Things to do

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Santa Cruz 2Hour Guided eBike Tour for Small E-Bike Groups
Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"I was very disappointed in the service for a so called Luxury Hotel? Valet service unacceptable and so was help with my luggage no show after calling desk and was told the where on there way. Got tired of waiting… Me and my wife had to make two trips to get our luggage on the 6th floor. Unfortunately ..."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel
"Room was clean. Staff was helpful and polite. Balcony and balcony furniture needs a good cleaning."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"My biggest question would be why on earth are the towels grey…? They don’t look clean even if they are, but also they don’t look like the color is intentionally chosen… they’re pale grey and look as though they just don’t get washed properly."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
"The Beach view was awesome the room was good nothing great but the price for the beach view was great! It was a good enough place for the night and location awesome by the warf and boardwalk and free parking too!"
Reviewed on 11 Sept 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.

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.












