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

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

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
"Great location, very clean property and friendly staff"
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
"There were no lamps at the bedside tables. No place to charge your phone accept the one loose out near the desk. Free coffee nice machine, clean nice staff."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
"Beach views, pool, rooftop chill areas,so nice! Walkable to boardwalk"
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Casablanca On The Beach
"Have stayed multiple times here! Always clean and great location. Walking distance to the pier and boardwalk."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
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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 38th Avenue Beach Access.

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.













