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
"I love the place and the rooms are just perfect right in front of the water, the beach and the pool in one place… awesome..! Love it.!!"
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
"The front desk person I had was quite absent minded. She forgot to swipe my card to the room number and I had to come back again to get it done. The check in form needed my car number, but I had to go back to the car to get it. She insisted on it, eventhough I checked in with all the information. ..."
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites

Marea Sol Hotel
"Front dest was warm and helpful"
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
"We had a great stay here. Everything was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Overall, everything was great and we really enjoyed our stay. We would definitely stay here again!"
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
"Balcony clean room , nice view of the beach , easy access somewhat noises on the street but ear plugs work . No complaints great staff and welcoming. I slept well ."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 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 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.













