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Where to stay in Santa Cruz: Best areas for travelers

• Eastside Santa Cruz: Combine your urban getaway with a side of downtime in nature. When you're tired of madly running around, slip into a more leisurely pace at Pleasure Point Park or Santa Cruz Harbor. After that, chill out some more at the Hitching Post Studios Inn, the Harbor Inn or the Garden Oasis Guesthouse Surf and Adventure.
• Westside Santa Cruz: You've got lots of options when it comes to comfy places to stay here. To start with, have a look at the Mission Inn, the Ocean Pacific Lodge and the Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz. You'll be able to roll out of bed and be at fantastic attractions like Natural Bridges State Park shortly after.
• Watsonville: Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve and Ramsay Park offer the ideal escape from the busy city streets. If you're into nature, this is the place to stay. Recommended hotels in this area include the Best Western Rose Garden Inn, the National 9 Motel and the Royal Inn.
• Rio del Mar: Base yourself at the Exclusive Beachfront Resort Home and discover what makes this cool area sought-after by travelers. Home to interesting attractions such as Seascape Golf Club, you can sightsee to your heart's content. The Seascape Beach Resort Monterey Bay and the Beach, Bocce and Brie are also convenient bases from which to explore this part of town.
• Opal Cliffs: There are tons of things to see in this city, but this area is an attraction in its own right. The Oceanfront Beach Bungalow in Pleasure Point! and the Opal Cliff Drive Cottage- With Private Beach Access are comfortable bases from which to explore this sought-after neighborhood.