Westside Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Visit Westside Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling 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 cycling 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 search for that perfect souvenir 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 search for that perfect souvenir at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Cowell's Beach
Explore the waterfront of Cowell's Beach and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do
Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
We loved everything about this place. The staff was so friendly and the views were amazing!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Was floating around the Monterey Bay area and landed in Santa Cruz after a day of traveling. Booked here on impulse and it was fine value for the price. Staff was friendly and the location is solid - just a couple blocks off of the beach with street parking in the vicinity. Very safe feeling neighborhood. ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Went to the local diner for food. Did not use the pool.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
Clean, nice hotel, and super close 1 minute walk to the beach.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Our stay here was lovely as the staff were really helpful and welcoming
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
What an amazing trip we had !!!!! The hotel was ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS ! Had the view of the ocean , main beach & the wharf straight from the bed ! And the full moon reflecting on the water at nite - absolutely magical ! Traveled with my 11mo pup & we had the most wonderful experience ever. All we had ...
Reviewed on 2 May 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
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House.
Circles
While Circles may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Cowell's Beach.
Westlake
When in Westlake, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, 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 may 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.