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If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Lighthouse Point Park in Westside Santa Cruz. Our travelers also like this walkable area for its beaches. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, both nearby.

You can stroll along Cowell's Beach for relaxing water views when you're in Westside Santa Cruz. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. If you carry on walking you'll get to Santa Cruz Wharf, Main Beach, and Santa Cruz Main Beach for some more water views.

You can stroll along Santa Cruz Wharf for relaxing water views when you're in Westside Santa Cruz. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you carry on walking you'll get to Cowell's Beach, Main Beach, and Santa Cruz Main Beach for some more water views.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse— just one of the landmarks located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from central Santa Cruz. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is just one of the attractions in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz so you might want to stop by during your trip. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to experience more of the culture Santa Cruz has to offer, head to Santa Cruz Wharf, Cowell's Beach, and Main Beach.