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

4/5(16 reviews)

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.

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

4/5(5 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Natural Bridges State Park, a lovely green space in 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
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
Cowell's Beach

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

Train Ride Adventure through Mother Natures Giant Redwoods Park

Train Ride Adventure through Mother Natures Giant Redwoods Park

AU$401
per adult
Train Ride Adventure through Mother Natures Giant Redwoods Park
Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

AU$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt
Santa Cruz Guided E-Bike Ride & Most Fun Ebike Tour

Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour

AU$176
per adult
Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour
Bixby Bridge

Big Sur Private SUV Charter - San Francisco Round trip or One way

AU$1,997
per traveller
Big Sur Private SUV Charter - San Francisco Round trip or One way
Santa Cruz: Private Brewery Tour

Santa Cruz: Private Brewery Tour

AU$805
per traveller
Santa Cruz: Private Brewery Tour
Santa Cruz 2Hour Guided E-bike Tour for Small Groups

Santa Cruz 2Hour Guided eBike Tour for Small E-Bike Groups

AU$177
per adult
Santa Cruz 2Hour Guided eBike Tour for Small E-Bike Groups
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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 AU$185 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
AU$185
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"We have stayed at the Paradox several times and always enjoy it."

Reviewed on 27 Dec. 2024

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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 AU$202 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$202
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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! (1,077 reviews)
"Customer service was great and the breakfast delicious"

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$167 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
AU$167
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (702 reviews)
"Na"

Reviewed on 31 Dec. 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 AU$211 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
AU$211
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025
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 helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (987 reviews)
"Nice place to enjoy vacation"

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$474 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$474
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Magnificent views of the ocean and good interior design and fun service by employees. Free doughnuts on Christmas!"

Reviewed on 26 Dec. 2024

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Marea Sol Hotel
Marea Sol Hotel
2 out of 5
301 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$203 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$203
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (729 reviews)
"I am traveling as a solo, to meet family and friends, and to get some beach time. I have always loved visiting Santa Cruz. This place is a real find. You walk across the street to the beach. The rooms are clean and spacious, the staff are absolutely wonderful and friendly and helpful. This will be ..."

Reviewed on 27 Dec. 2024

Marea Sol Hotel
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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 Cowell's Beach and Santa Cruz Wharf.

Circles
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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.

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 Main Beach and Santa Cruz Wharf.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats
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Harvey West

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

Harvey West

Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide

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