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
"Me gustó la piscina atemperada"
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites

Marea Sol Hotel
"Small room. Obstructed view of ocean. Parking is awful. Staff was great though."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
"Hotel is clean, staff is very friendly and helpful, not too far of a walk to the boardwalk and downtown!"
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
"Wonderful spot with lots of fun things to do."
Reviewed on 26 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 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.













