Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Westside Santa Cruz
Activities
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
AU$63
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
AU$63
per adult
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
AU$181
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
AU$195
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
AU$63
per adult
Our pick of the best Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$597 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$597
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (574 reviews)
"Gorgeous property with amazing views. Very relaxing and wonderful amenities. I highly recommend this property."
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$115 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$115
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,152 reviews)
"We had no light bulb in our lamps, the floors were incredibly dirty despite housekeeping stopping by. We had an iron but no ironing board. The internet wasn’t strong enough to log into Netflix or any streaming app. The shutters were broken. The balcony was nice to use, and the location is very convenient. ..."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$192 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$192
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,633 reviews)
"Excellent view, clean and very helpfull."
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$200 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$200
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Casablanca On The Beach
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$202 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$202
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$229 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$229
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,349 reviews)
"It was clean and quiet!"
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Our guide on where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz
Find the best Westside Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Photo by Ian Durant
Open Photo by Ian Durant
Eastside Santa Cruz
Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.
Pleasure Point
While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.
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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang
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.
