Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Westside Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during your visit to 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.
Main Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Main Beach during your travels in Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Activities
Our pick of the best Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
The room was clean, the staff were nice and the location was great!
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Yes, spotless
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
Great location
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Mellow staff. clean room. Good food.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Hotel was amazing , welcoming staff , loved the welcome champagne!! Great atmosphere and staff! Only downside was pool and hot tub closed at 8pm . Low tide breakfast was a bit disappointing with very few selections .
Reviewed on 10 Feb 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 6 Feb 2026
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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 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 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.
