Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz which includes water sports

Popular places to visit

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4/5(41 reviews)

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 Beach Boardwalk
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Santa Cruz Wharf

5/5(1 review)

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
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Natural Bridges State Park

4/5(9 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Natural Bridges State Park during your travels in Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Natural Bridges State Park
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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
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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
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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

Things to do

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Santa Cruz: Sidecar Wine Tour with Guide and Wine Tasting

£158
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz: Sidecar Wine Tour with Guide and Wine Tasting
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Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

£98
Per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
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Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

£98
Per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

£67
Per adult
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy
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Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour

£24
Per adult
Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour
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Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz

£831
Per adult
Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz
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Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

Seaside Inn & Suites
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
525 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is £86 per night from 23 May to 24 May
£86
per night
23 May - 24 May
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (370 reviews)
1 night stay
"Convenient hotel stay located close to downtown and not too far by car to the university campus. The hotel is very well lit with bright night lighting outside and in common hallways. There are security cameras and a card key entry to get inside building, so I felt very safe here. Room was simple ..."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

Seaside Inn & Suites
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is £105 per night from 19 May to 20 May
£105
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"I like it"

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

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 £118 per night from 23 May to 24 May
£118
per night
23 May - 24 May
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (392 reviews)
"Very easy to go back and forth from the beach and boardwalk."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is £196 per night from 20 May to 21 May
£196
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Favorite hotel in Santa Cruz
"Great stay as always. Front desk and valet service was extremely helpful and accommodating. Room was exactly what we expected. Would definitely return."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundable
The price is £120 per night from 28 May to 29 May
£120
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Casablanca On The Beach
Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 out of 5
101 Main St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is £180 per night from 30 May to 31 May
£180
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,231 reviews)
"Very clean and perfect place for pets. Good rate on expedia for room."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Casablanca On The Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around Westside Santa Cruz

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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 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

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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats
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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.

Upper Seabright
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Seabright

While visiting Seabright, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Cruz Harbor and Seabright Beach.

Seabright

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