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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

7 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4/5(2,615 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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Lower Ocean Hotel Deals

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩114,811 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
₩114,811
₩141,795 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
Rooms are clean

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Surf City Inn and Suites
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2 out of 5
505 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundable
The price is ₩114,811 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
₩114,811
₩132,940 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (882 reviews)
There are ways to get to your hotel without dealing with too much traffic if you’re staying during the weekend in the summer.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2 out of 5
330 Ocean St. Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩133,571 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
₩133,571
₩179,756 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (799 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
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EN5XP1 Street scene in autumn with shops art galleries on Ocean Avenue Carmel Monterey County California

Ocean Street

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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