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Holidays in Westside Santa Cruz

Travel does the heart and soul good. So grab that beloved passport and say hell yeah to new adventures in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz! With some brilliant things to see and experience here, it's easy to understand why 60,000 people call Santa Cruz home. Westside Santa Cruz lies 1 kilometre southwest of the city centre. If you're headed there from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), find a taxi or save some coin on public transport and travel south for 45 kilometres.

With a good deal of the city's leading attractions nearby, Westside Santa Cruz is a sightseer's dream. From Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to the Mystery Spot, there's lots to keep visitors busy. The have-to-see sights of the University of Santa Cruz California and Natural Bridges State Park are also on your doorstep. A great way to immerse yourself in this city is to stop by some of its neighbourhoods. So why not head to nearby Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz and discover their sights and sounds?

Two exceptional attractions that should be on every traveller's sightseeing list are Main Beach and the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. You can see both in the centre of Santa Cruz.

If you have a taste for the arts, plan a visit to the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History and the Museum of Art & History. Wander around and if one of the pieces intrigues you, ask the staff for information about its background.

There's no saying what you'll uncover while strolling around the fascinating exhibits of the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, the Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and the Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse. If you don't want to miss a thing, check for guided tours.

Up for a round of golf? Throw on a pair of khaki slacks, shine your clubs and get set to do your best Tiger Woods impression at the DaLaveaga Golf Course and the Pasatiempo Golf Course.

Are you holidaying with the little ones but lost for ideas of things to keep them amused? Boardwalk Bowl and Sky Glider are some popular places they're sure to love.

Switch your phone off, log off from the chaos of modern living and discover the beauty of Mother Nature at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Lighthouse Point Park, Santa Cruz Harbor and Wilder Ranch State Park.

There are all sorts of treasures scattered along the coastline. Why not take a bucket and see what you can find at The Hook, Three Mile Beach and Cowell's Beach?

One of the most appealing things about this place is its nearby green spaces. In the midst of all the action, there are plenty of spots to take a short break. University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum and Pleasure Point Park are great options.

Santa Cruz Wharf, Town Clock, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Williams-Reynolds House can give you a glimpse into the past.

Hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

There are more than 55 Westside Santa Cruz hotels listed on lastminute.com.au. With such a fabulous range to select from, locking in that perfect match isn't going to be hard!

Whether you're after a simple room to lay your head or one with the full range of extras, Westside Santa Cruz has your back. For a great night's sleep that won't cost you an arm and a leg, book yourself in at the Beach Street Inn and Suites (125 Beach Street) or the Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages (401 Johans Beach Dr). But that said — you are on holiday. If you'd rather live large while you're here, we don't blame you! The welcoming staff at the Dream Inn Santa Cruz and the Inn at Depot Hill are experts in luxury and leisure.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is something you have to see while you're in Westside Santa Cruz, and staying within a short walk is a great way to make the most of it. The West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn is just 0.6 kilometres away. Another handy option is The Darling House.

Top hotels for your Westside Santa Cruz holiday

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$402 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$402
23 Dec - 24 Dec
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Clean room nice view comfortable beds hot tub

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$191 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$191
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
In the heart of Santa Cruz, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Great location, walking distance from downtown. Front desk, restaurant staff and housekeeping personnel very professional and friendly.

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$208 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$208
22 Dec - 23 Dec
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ...
Very normal hotel, staff was very friendly, breakfast was fresh. Would stay here again.

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

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