What is Westside Santa Cruz like?

Westside Santa Cruz is a welcoming neighborhood known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. Experience the best of Westside Santa Cruz with a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay during your trip.

Where is the best place to stay in Westside Santa Cruz?

Based on our traveler data, La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay in Westside Santa Cruz. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and it offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Seaside Inn & Suites .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Westside Santa Cruz area?

Expedia has 193 hotels and other accommodations in Westside Santa Cruz to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Cruz area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Westside Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Westside Santa Cruz.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Westside Santa Cruz?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Westside Santa Cruz, head over to our customer service page .

What is there to do in this Santa Cruz neighborhood?

Explore Westside Santa Cruz's landmarks like Lighthouse Point Park, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and learn about the local history. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. Neary Lagoon Park, Pacific Avenue, and Pacific Garden Mall are just a few of the places to visit in and around Westside Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing and Mission Santa Cruz are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.

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1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Jill Susanne

￥25,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

2. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Grester

￥24,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

3. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz

Anthony

￥16,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

4. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Carmen

￥14,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

5. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

KimLien

￥19,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz

Steve

￥22,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

7. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

jessika

￥26,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge)

8. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz

Bertha

￥16,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz

Natalya

￥22,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Queen Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

10. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Javier

￥14,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz

Brooke

￥27,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

12. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Justin

￥12,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

13. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Corinne

￥24,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

14. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Jiexin

￥48,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

15. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

Lisa

￥19,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

16. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Siddharth

￥11,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

17. Surf City Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Lorena

￥12,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

18. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

SONIA ARACELI MATA

￥12,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

19. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz

Linda

￥22,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

20. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Zhenzhou

￥14,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 510 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,046 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,346 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 297 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

Find the best Westside Santa Cruz areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Westside Santa Cruz

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Eastside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

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A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

Pleasure Point

World-renowned surf spot with a strong surf culture, Pleasure Point offers picturesque ocean views along East Cliff Drive and a walkable path with separate bike lanes. Enjoy amenities at Pleasure Point Park and nearby 41st Ave commercial district.

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Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Main Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.

Downtown Santa Cruz

Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.

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A beach with people playing and walking.

Upper Seabright

When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Top Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I liked this property from the first time I stayed and after staying at two other motels in town I like this one even more. The beds are comfy, everything is clean, the TV is the perfect size and you can sign into diffrent apps and watch what you want, the pool and spa in the courtyard are well kept, the blindes keep all the light out and I never hear any noise while in my room . The only thing that is less than perfect is the parking, but that's the only problem I've ever encountered during my stays here. The front desk staff are very helpful and accommodating as well. It's not a 5 star but for the price I find it's a great deal."

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"We stayed in the room with a full ocean view, private balcony. While the view is lovely, the street noise is a bother. Parking is available on site for $25 a day. The parking lot is SUPER funky. Only 1 way in and the same way out. The location was perfect for the beach or the Boardwalk or the pier. Beds were comfortable and the bathroom was well appointed."

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Conveniently located near the boardwalk, West Cliff walk and downtown restaurants and entertainment. Parking is tight, but we always got a space. The name is deceptive; it’s not a lodge, it’s a three story exterior corridor motel. It’s a bit pricey for what it is, but the location is very good."

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good

"Such a cute place! Great location to the boardwalk we didn’t need to bring so much because going back to the hotel to grab beach stuff was so convenient. The only thing they can improve on is the hot water, it was pretty lukewarm for every shower. But the staff was super friendly, it’s close to the boardwalk and the place had personality which i loved!"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"I initially wasn’t happy with having no one to check us in when we are first arrived however, once that situation was fixed were more than pleased with our room and we also had a great view of the beach from our balcony. Very big room only problem is they have no carpet on the floor it’s the fake plastic floor, which is noisy when you walk on it at night overall very good experience and will go back there again."

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Our top choices for Westside Santa Cruz hotels

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

2. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3. Ocean Pacific Lodge

4. Carousel Beach Inn

5. Mission Inn

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

7. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

10. Beachview Inn

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

12. Seaside Inn & Suites

13. Beach Street Inn and Suites

14. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

15. Marea Sol Hotel

16. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

17. Surf City Inn and Suites

18. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

19. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

20. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

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Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz

Pleasure Point

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Downtown Santa Cruz

Upper Seabright

Top Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

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