Hotels near Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center Santa Cruz

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.

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.

If thrills are what you're after, head to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from central Santa Cruz. If you have fun at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, you'll love Sky Glider and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, both a short walk away.

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Main Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from central Santa Cruz. Catch the sunset by the shore at Santa Cruz Main Beach, just a short walk away.

Cocoanut Grove is worth a pic or two when discovering Westside Santa Cruz. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

Westside Santa Cruz is home to Sky Glider, so why not stop by during your stay in Santa Cruz. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Sky Glider, you'll love Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, both a short walk away.

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Santa Cruz Main Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from central Santa Cruz. Catch the sunset by the shore at Main Beach, just a short walk away.

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Neary Lagoon Park in Westside Santa Cruz. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum and Lighthouse Point Park, both nearby.