Nurture your interest in nature and discover the scientific names of trees and shrubs at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum. Here, numerous varieties of woody plants are cultivated for display and research purposes.

University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum is a worthwhile place to begin your discovery of Westside Santa Cruz. This botanical collection is recommended by fellow travelers, but it's not the only spot to see here. Pencil in time for other sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, University of California, Santa Cruz, and Natural Bridges State Park to fully appreciate what the area has to offer.

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown

Hyde Park

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Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJC)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,038 reviews)

Easy peasy. Great location. Hope they have some weekend specials

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Aqua Breeze Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

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Seattle (SEA) to San Jose (SJC)

8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)

The inside of the room was extremely basic, however clean. It definitely needed some modern touches. There were no elevators and dark stairwells. It would not be a place a lady would feel safe alone. The bed constantly squeaked anytime you moved. It was convenient to walk to the boardwalk. The front office staff were very nice. A paint job would help make the experience nicer. Even though we stayed the night we highly considered finding an alternative.

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,403 reviews)

The hotel property was ok. We had booked our stay because it offered airport shuttle transportation. Much to our dismay, when we checked in at 4pm every time slot was full, and they would not accommodate us. We had to pay $25 for an Uber ride. Also there was confusion about feathers and down in the rooms, I had called in advance and was told that only hypoallergenic pillows and comforters were used. Not true. Based on this stay, we will be avoiding Hyatt properties in the future.

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

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