Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Westside Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz which includes general coastal views and views as well as an individual male
Santa Cruz featuring bird life
Santa Cruz which includes flowers, tropical scenes and rugged coastline
Santa Cruz which includes a beach, swimming and a coastal town

Popular places to visit

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Wharf

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
Natural Bridges State Park

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.

Natural Bridges State Park
Ocean Street

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
Santa Cruz Main Beach

Santa Cruz Main Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Cruz Main Beach
Pacific Avenue

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

Activities

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

NZ$214
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

NZ$231
per adult
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

NZ$141
per adult
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy
Bay Area Rock Climbing

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

NZ$198
per adult
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
Rock Climbing 2 - Beyond the Basics

Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2

NZ$198
per adult
Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2
Bixby Bridge

Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco

NZ$1,526
per traveller
Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco
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Our pick of the best Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$258 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$258
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,013 reviews)
"We loved our stay - the hotel pool and hot tubs were our favorite. The weekend pool party with a DJ was a fun scene. The lobby decor and games had a unique vibe. The restaurant food was good and we enjoyed eating at the pool. Our room was cute and clean, but a little tight for a family of four. Overall ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$193 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$193
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,115 reviews)
"Walkable to the Boardwalk"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Ocean Pacific Lodge
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$286 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$286
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,201 reviews)
"Nice, clean with very friendly stuff"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$540 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$540
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"If you get there at check in time , it's very hard to park with valet there's limited space...so keep that in mind. It's a big place in a great location overlooking the water, you can hear the waves crashing, that was wonderful, but you also hear everybody else. It's very loud and family friendly. ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

2.5 out of 5
2250 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$211 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$211
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"The room and the staff were great. The Inn itself is on a busy street so there was a fair amount of city noise. The big problem for me was that the breakfast was terrible and there was very little room to sit. The toaster didn't work well at all and there was no hot protein offering. It was a very ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Mission Inn
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$265 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$265
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,119 reviews)
"The bedding was some of the most comfortable for me"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Westside Santa Cruz

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Mission Hill

While visiting Mission Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.

Mission Hill
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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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Harvey West

When in Harvey West, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Harvey West

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