Oest de Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz

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 (>4 ft?) to reach them.

The beach is absolutely stunning at sunset.

#localsecrets
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 (>4 ft?) to reach them.

The beach is absolutely stunning at sunset.

#localsecrets
Not only is the beach beautiful but there is a refugee for wintering monarch butterflies! This was also where I saw my first sea lion when I moved here! #beachbound
Walk through cave!
A few hours before low tide, the beach was completely foggy! We tromped all over the rocks and the kids ran into the water, completely soaking themselves! 

It finally cleared up and was a beautiful evening, but the fog had its own mystery.
#beach

Llocs populars per visitar


Principals hotels a Oest de Santa Cruz

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
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El preu és de 123 € per nit entre els dies 18 de febr. i 19 de febr..
123 €
18 de febr. - 19 de febr.
taxes i impostos inclosos
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9,2/10 Wonderful! (1.262 opinions)
The room was clean, the staff were nice and the location was great!

Opinió del dia 7 de febr. de 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
El preu és de 121 € per nit entre els dies 1 de març i 2 de març.
121 €
1 de març - 2 de març
taxes i impostos inclosos
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8,6/10 Excellent! (1.209 opinions)
Amazing! Very relaxing experience ❤️

Opinió del dia 9 de febr. de 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
El preu és de 113 € per nit entre els dies 16 de febr. i 17 de febr..
113 €
16 de febr. - 17 de febr.
taxes i impostos inclosos
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1.339 opinions)
Great location

Opinió del dia 10 de febr. de 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
El preu és de 224 € per nit entre els dies 16 de febr. i 17 de febr..
224 €
16 de febr. - 17 de febr.
taxes i impostos inclosos
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9,2/10 Wonderful! (1.006 opinions)
Overall it was a great experience! Kind, attentive staff, warm pool, beautiful views! We will be back

Opinió del dia 15 de febr. de 2026

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
El preu és de 288 € per nit entre els dies 16 de febr. i 17 de febr..
288 €
16 de febr. - 17 de febr.
taxes i impostos inclosos
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
9,4/10 Exceptional! (91 opinions)
Staff and amenities are excellent. Will definitely stay again.

Opinió del dia 11 de febr. de 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 out of 5
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
El preu és de 116 € per nit entre els dies 23 de febr. i 24 de febr..
116 €
23 de febr. - 24 de febr.
taxes i impostos inclosos
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8,6/10 Excellent! (1.187 opinions)
The room was clean and cozy. My pet enjoyed the treats at front lobby. The staff were very helpful.

Opinió del dia 13 de febr. de 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
El preu més baix per nit que s’ha trobat en les últimes 24 hores per a una estada d’1 nit per a 2 adults. Els preus i la disponibilitat estan subjectes a canvis. Pot ser que s’apliquin condicions addicionals.

Altres zones com Oest de Santa Cruz

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Mission Hill

Un cop a Mission Hill, aprofita per veure alguns dels seus principals atractius, com ara Missió Santa Cruz i Parc Històric Estatal de la Missió de Santa Cruz.

Mission Hill
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Centre

Un cop a Centre, aprofita per veure alguns dels seus principals atractius, com ara Avinguda del Pacífic i Casa Williams-Reynolds.

Centre
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Cercles

Encara que a Cercles no hi ha gaires atraccions turístiques, pots acostar-te als voltants per descobrir llocs com Passeig Marítim de la Platja de Santa Cruz i Platja de Cowell.

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Westlake

Pot ser que a Westlake no hi hagi gaires punts d'interès, però pot començar a explorar els voltants per veure llocs com Passeig Marítim de la Platja de Santa Cruz i Arboretum de la Universitat de Califòrnia Santa Cruz.

Westlake
Centre de la ciutat de Santa Cruz

Centre de la ciutat de Santa Cruz

D'entre els aspectes que fan més especial Centre de la ciutat de Santa Cruz, destaca que ofereix platges i restaurants. Un cop allà, també pots conèixer llocs com Avinguda del Pacífic o Museu d'Art i Història de Santa Cruz.

Centre de la ciutat de Santa Cruz
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Nobel

És possible que a Nobel no hi trobis gaires punts d'interès representatius, però pots allunyar-te'n una mica per veure atraccions com Arboretum de la Universitat de Califòrnia Santa Cruz i Parc Estatal de Natural Bridges.

Nobel


Oest de Santa Cruz, CA

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