Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Santa Cruz





Visit Westside Santa Cruz
Things to do

Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Seaside Inn & Suites
"Great stay for business or pleasure"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Marea Sol Hotel
"The location was ideal for visiting the boardwalk. The staff were very helpful and had great recommendations for great food."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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.

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.

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.












