If you're planning to stick around a while in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a great place to start your sightseeing. This amusement park is one of numerous attractions that'll keep you busy here. University of California, Santa Cruz, Natural Bridges State Park, and Main Beach are also waiting to be discovered nearby.
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Chaminade Resort & Spa
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Carlsbad (CLD) to San Jose (SJC)
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Food was superb. The employees were so attentive and very serviceable. This was a business stay so didn’t get the chance to enjoy the amenities. Did manage to squeeze in a hike the shortest trail of the 3 they offer. Breathtaking views especially after rainy day.
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025
Marbella Lane Triplex San Jose
Northside
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Carlsbad (CLD) 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
Reviews of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
4.4
Top Destination
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Can’t bring dogs on the beach walks.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Beautiful landscape, terrible smell of human waste from hundreds of homeless people
5/5 - Excellent
Sandra
We went on Tuesday, Sept 10; the rides were closed, but that's ok; it was early, foggy, empty, eerie,which was great for art photography! With the exception of the maintenance crew, we had the run of the place. Score! Probably not what most visitors want from a review, but for those who are into art photography, you get it!!
4/5 - Good
DonH
Parking is a mess. Maybe put a traffic officer or two out there to help out?
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Good for family with young children who want to enjoy fun fair rides and tons of junk food
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Get there early!
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