Westside Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
![Westside Santa Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/07d45f7c0b22ed42cd0cc4e5e3bb11ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Santa Cruz which includes views and general coastal views as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/59000/59236-Santa-Cruz.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Santa Cruz showing bird life](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/59000/59234-Santa-Cruz.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Santa Cruz featuring tropical scenes, a sandy beach and rocky coastline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/59000/59223-Santa-Cruz.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Santa Cruz showing a coastal town, rides and swimming](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/59000/59233-Santa-Cruz.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Visit Westside Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
![Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d485689f45002b80012841138b6987c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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 Wharf](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/d1ad672cfab9e93f51f1ece77a441c28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 biking trails.
![Natural Bridges State Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/4a0f868ea6c4a82ef9aa2eeb4c1d38e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Natural Bridges State Park
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 biking trails.
![Ocean Street](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/228bc3c25192c8bd06495508b75184bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Ocean Street
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.
![Main Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/99069d69848e8c23dd0fc11809445fcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Main Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Main Beach during your travels in Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
![Pacific Avenue](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5e379e48d626e89c8836b74cf12ae517.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Pacific Avenue
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
![Bixby Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45046285/94e5cd49-71d0-4d13-91f3-14dc4163fb08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Big Sur Private SUV Charter - San Francisco Round trip or One way
![Bixby Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45058488/b18cfb4f-d095-40d7-8c74-f78e9478dc18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur private Day Trip from San Francisco
Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz
![Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11100/11056/w4000h2662x0y0-a4d178f9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025
![Beach Street Inn and Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4110000/4105500/4105450/484ce592_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025
![Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2460000/2458100/2458057/6e7f7af8_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025
![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8700/8673/d7c92e31_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2025
![Dream Inn Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23409/ea20759f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025
![Casablanca On The Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5070000/5068000/5067924/bd38ccfb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.