Westside Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz





Visit Westside Santa Cruz
Things to do

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Ocean Safaris Whale Watching semi-private limited to 6 people max

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Overall it was a nice stay. The hotel is beautiful and it’s an amazing location. But for the amount you pay for a room, you can hear everything. I was so excited to sleep in and I was woken up at 6:45 but the upstairs person. Their steps, their kids playing, their conversations. If I’m paying $800 ..."
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Seaside Inn & Suites

Marea Sol Hotel
"Overall great place, except $25 to park at a hotel you're staying at is a little ridiculous. And the bed could have been more comfortable.."
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Casablanca On The Beach
"Cobwebs on ceiling above the bed. Shower drain cover not attached: drain cover easily moved leaving the drain wide open. The soap dish in the shower was broken. Mold growing on the chalking on the bathroom window. The electrical outlet was loose/ cell phone plug would not stay plugged in. Bed was ..."
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026
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Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz
Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to 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
Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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
When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.












