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This is a small state park at the northern end of Santa Cruz' scenic West Cliff Drive and a little over a mile from the Boardwalk, wharf and Main Beach. A couple of times a year you can see Monarch butterflies during their migration. They are not in the numbers of years past, but you'll still see some. If you walk north towards the rocks during low tide you will find some amazing tidepools full of sea anenomes, sea urchins, starfish, crabs, hermit crabs, and all sorts of marine life. The tidepools are on a ledge, so the tide needs to be quite high

Westside Santa Cruz

8 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4/5(2,586 area reviews)

Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,300 reviews)
Staff was super friendly and the room was ready and very clean!

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩176,650 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
₩176,650
₩204,266 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,255 reviews)
Great service, clean rooms. parking is expensive 25$ a night.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩172,699 per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
₩172,699
₩199,834 total
Feb 11 - Feb 12
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,206 reviews)
Room was clean and the beds were comfortable

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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Ocean Street

4.5/5(14 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Ocean Street
T4D055 Sunset, Cowell Beach, Santa Cruz, California, United States

Cowell's Beach

Explore the waterfront of Cowell's Beach and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Cowell's Beach
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