Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Westside Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Our pick of the best Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Nice spot
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
They charge a $25 per day parking fee that isn’t disclosed until you arrive.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Marea Sol Hotel
Room was overlooking beachfront. Request higher up room if you want a view. Ours was on ground floor and restricted view of parked cars. Nice room and recently completely renovated.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
we liked staying here, but are being charged a separate parking fee
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Beautiful place and so close to the water!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Ocean Pacific Lodge
I loved the size and cleanliness and decor of the deluxe king room. It has 2 separated bedrooms with a large bathroom.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
