Westside Santa Cruz
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Popular places to visit

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
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
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.

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.

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.

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

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour (eBike)
Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025
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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 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.

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
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.

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.