Westside Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz





Visit Westside Santa Cruz
Things to do

Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

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

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Would stay again. Awesome hotel 👍"
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
"Great little hotel across from beach. Worst flat pillows we have ever had in a hotel."
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Seaside Inn & Suites
"The staff was very helpful, but the place was run down and off site managed. They were available, but we had to talk to someone who was overseas on a digital kiosk."
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
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 38th Avenue Beach Access.

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.

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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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.













