Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4/5(16 reviews)

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.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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Santa Cruz Wharf

Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Cruz Wharf
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Natural Bridges State Park

4/5(5 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Natural Bridges State Park during your travels in Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Natural Bridges State Park
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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.

Ocean Street
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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.

Pacific Avenue
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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.

Cowell's Beach

Activities

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Big Sur Private Charter from San Francisco by Luxury SUV 10 hrs

NZ$2,109
Per adult
Big Sur Private Charter from San Francisco by Luxury SUV 10 hrs
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Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

NZ$138
Per adult
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy
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Whale Watching Monterey Bay semi-private limited to 6 people max

NZ$649
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Monterey Bay semi-private limited to 6 people max
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Santa Cruz Must Sees: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

NZ$6
Per adult
Santa Cruz Must Sees: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
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Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2

NZ$177
Per adult
Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2
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5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

NZ$225
Per adult
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic
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Our pick of the best Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$244 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$244
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,022 reviews)
"Easy Check In"

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$351 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
NZ$351
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (432 reviews)
"Great property ! Very close walk to the boardwalk. We really enjoyed our stay. We will definitely return. This place has a coffee maker, microwave and fridge in room which was perfect. The parking at this hotel is valet only but gave us peace of mind not having to look for parking."

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$409 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$409
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"Close to beach"

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2024

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$363 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$363
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"The location was great, super friendly staff and delicious breakfast! Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$801 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
NZ$801
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
On the beach
"Room was nice. Had a really good view of the beach. Weather was perfect and the staff was helpful/friendly. Made for a good stay and i would come back to the same place."

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2024

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$375 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
NZ$375
per night
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (826 reviews)
Dont hesitate to stay
"Absolute treat staying here. The people were friendly and the place was immaculately clean."

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Other neighbourhoods around Westside Santa Cruz

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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.

Circles
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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.

Westlake
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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.

Downtown Santa Cruz
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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 Main Beach.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats
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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.

Upper Seabright
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Seabright

While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.

Seabright

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