Westside Santa Cruz, CA Real Estate

Julie Hansmann has lived on the Westside of Santa Cruz for 35 years and has been voted Nextdoor's Favorite Realtor on the Westside every year from 2017 to 2024. As a full-time agent with David Lyng Real Estate (DRE 00667831), she brings unmatched local knowledge to buying and selling homes in this neighborhood — from Natural Bridges to Swift Street. If you're looking for a top real estate agent in Westside Santa Cruz, start here.

Santa Cruz's Westside is a bustling commercial district filled with restaurants, shops and assorted businesses. Mission Street, which runs through the district connects motorists to Highway One. Densely populated, traffic is an issue during commuting hours.

Notable sections of the neighborhood include the mixed-use Swift Street development with craft brewery, restaurant and shops. The Westside is also the site of Natural Bridges State Park, Derby Park, Seymour Marine Discovery Center and Lighthouse Field State Park.