Westside Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Visit Westside Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as part of your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Natural Bridges State Park
You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Santa Cruz Wharf
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
Ocean Street
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Pacific Avenue
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Main Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Main Beach during your travels in Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Things to do
Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
The room was clean, the staff were nice and the location was great!
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Amazing! Very relaxing experience ❤️
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
Great location and amazing hotel
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
We were able to check in hours early which was awesome. The room was great, the view was terrific. Loved the pool area.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
The room was beautifully clean, the staff was friendly and helpful. Lots of fun perks and great views. Outdoor seating areas and fireplaces were delightful.
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
Staff was courteous and the room was clean and neat. Had a great view of the ocean from my room. Walking distance to a lot of good restaurants and the beach is just across the street.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside Santa Cruz
Mission Hill
While visiting Mission Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House are top sights worth seeing.
Circles
While there might not be top attractions in Circles, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cowell's Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
Westlake
When in Westlake, you can plan a visit to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum and Mission Santa Cruz, 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.
Nobel
While Nobel might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum and Swift Street Courtyard.
