Westside Santa Cruz, CA

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Popular places to visit

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.5/5(2,013 reviews)

Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Wharf

Santa Cruz Wharf

4.5/5(85 reviews)

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 biking trails.

Santa Cruz Wharf
Natural Bridges State Park

Natural Bridges State Park

4.5/5(251 reviews)

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 biking trails.

Natural Bridges State Park
Ocean Street

Ocean Street

4.5/5(14 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Ocean Street
Santa Cruz Main Beach

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 biking trails.

Santa Cruz Main Beach
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 biking trails.

Cowell's Beach

Things to do

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

￥4,193
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

￥18,660
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz: Private Brewery Tour

Santa Cruz: Private Brewery Tour

￥72,290
per traveler
Santa Cruz: Private Brewery Tour
Smile, smile.

Santa Cruz Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour (eBike)

￥15,912
per adult
Santa Cruz Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour (eBike)
Santa Cruz: Private Custom Wine Tour with Hotel Pickup

Santa Cruz: Private Custom Wine Tour with Hotel Pickup

￥108,435
per traveler
Santa Cruz: Private Custom Wine Tour with Hotel Pickup
Santa Cruz 2Hour Guided E-bike Tour for Small Groups

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

￥15,912
per adult
Santa Cruz 2Hour Guided eBike Tour for Small E-Bike Groups
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Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is ￥33,411 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
￥33,411
￥38,093 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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! (1,211 reviews)
Liked our stay
"Highly recommended place to stay for family with kids: clean, safe hotel rooms with shallow pool for kids, walking distance to the beach and amusement park Boardwalk. Free breakfast is included. Parking garage is available ( with $25 per night )."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is ￥57,641 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
￥57,641
￥65,275 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,007 reviews)
"This was a very nice place to stay. We will be returning here for our next stay in Santa Cruz. Amazing view of the ocean and boardwalk"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is ￥27,706 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
￥27,706
￥31,693 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Liked everything"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is ￥29,032 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
￥29,032
￥33,178 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
includes taxes & fees
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! (858 reviews)
"We loved the valets!! They were respectful, courteous, & helpful! The overnight front desk was a little absent. I forgot my key & phone & was not able to get in until my husband came looking for me on each floor. The phone at the front door was missing g so there was no way to communicate with ..."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is ￥21,578 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
￥21,578
￥26,462 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,091 reviews)
"Parking was a bit snug for larger vehicles."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Surf City Inn and Suites
Surf City Inn and Suites
2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is ￥11,743 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
￥11,743
￥14,391 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Was easy stay room was clean easy check in pool area clean wiĺ stay again"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Surf City Inn and Suites
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Other neighborhoods 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 there might not be top attractions in Circles, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Cowell's Beach.

Circles
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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.

Westlake
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Downtown Santa Cruz

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

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

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats
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Harvey West

While there might not be top attractions in Harvey West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street.

Harvey West

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