Westside Santa Cruz
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Visit Westside Santa Cruz
Things to do

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
"Our recent stay at the La Quinta Inn in Santa Cruz was great. The hotel was clean throughout, and the room itself was spacious and comfortable. One of the best aspects of the property is its location, as it is within easy walking distance of the beach and surrounded by plenty of dining options. Additionally, ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Seaside Inn & Suites
"The bathroom was nice enough and updated. The rest of the room was not really great. The beds were clean but very old mattresses and linens. Thin pillows and not many of them. The beds were on metal platforms that made loud echoing noises every time anything would brush against them or if someone ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"Was just okay… fire pit did not work and our room looked out on the parking lot (wish I had requested a different room/view). Pool was okay - not very heated. Pool service was a little off. Room was okay but not my favorite stay I have had recently."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
"Great location. Excellent staff. Friendly and professional 👍👍"
Reviewed on 14 Jul 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 Pleasure Point Park.

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.

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.
















