Lighthouse Point Park is a great place to begin your discovery of Westside Santa Cruz. This protected natural landscape comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Set aside time for other sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, University of California, Santa Cruz, and Natural Bridges State Park to really experience what the area has to offer.

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Aqua Breeze Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

$805

per person

Mar 15 - Mar 19

found 20 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San Jose (SJC)

8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)

The staff members are wonderful. It is an affordable, pleasant place to stay with our dog when we visit relatives in Santa Cruz during Jan or Feb.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Marbella Lane Triplex San Jose

Northside

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$959

per person

Apr 24 - Apr 26

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (SJC)

7.4/10 Good! (43 reviews)

It is very nice of a place. I just didnt get a kitchen to cook in. So the pictures lied and i couldnt get in just yet. Other then that great place, location and nice community.

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz

$1,267

per person

Mar 15 - Mar 19

found 20 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San Jose (SJC)

6/10 (581 reviews)

The room was dirty and I'm very sure the bed sheets/blankets washed.

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

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Redwoods Forest Bathing

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Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

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Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

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