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$180
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
AU$63
per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
AU$194
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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$480 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$480
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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 ...
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$120 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$120
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$101 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$101
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (1,113 reviews)
"Great stay for business or pleasure"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
Ocean Pacific Lodge
301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$160 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$160
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$177 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$177
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (1,616 reviews)
"The location was ideal for visiting the boardwalk. The staff were very helpful and had great recommendations for great food."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$213 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$213
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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 ...
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.
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 Alex Sam
Open Photo by Alex Sam
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 Pleasure Point Park.
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 Santa Cruz Main Beach.
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.
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.
