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

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Everything was amazing"
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites

Ocean Pacific Lodge
"Great location, walk to the boardwalk and close to anything in Santa Cruz. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice pool with two hot tubs. Just what I was looking for."
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
"Great view of the beach from our balcony. All the food, fun and surf is just across the street"
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Casablanca On The Beach
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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 Pleasure Point Park.

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.

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.

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.












