Westside Santa Cruz
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Visit Westside Santa Cruz
Things to do

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

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

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Fantastic place for a luxury stay with great food, staff and onsite amenities."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
"Great location, very clean property and friendly staff"
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
"Parking"
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
"Great location, clean rooms, safe location. We were there to drop off our daughter at UCSC so it was perfect for what we needed."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
"Absolutely loved our stay. Great and friendly staff. Valet was super welcoming and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub. The treadmills weren’t working. We didn’t eat breakfast at the hotel. The location was in close proximity to the beach and downtown which was ..."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
"Is a good place"
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
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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.

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 Santa Cruz Main Beach.

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.

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.













