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 Seaside Inn & Suites and Ocean Pacific Lodge .

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

Expedia has 190 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 Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Lighthouse Point Park, and Williams-Reynolds House 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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A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Igor

￥24,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

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

Westside Santa Cruz

Silvia

￥23,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

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

Westside Santa Cruz

Natalya

￥23,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

4. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Dori

￥25,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Robert

￥25,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

6. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz

Bertha

￥19,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

7. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz

Sandy

￥18,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

8. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Terry

￥18,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

9. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz

Brenda

￥29,082 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

10. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Henry

￥51,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

11. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Elizabeth

￥14,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

12. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Sean

￥13,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

13. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

daphanie

￥15,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

14. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz

Monika

￥26,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.

15. Surf City Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Heather

￥12,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

16. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz

Elizabeth

￥71,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

17. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

Danielle

￥21,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.

18. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Latoya

￥22,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

19. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Gordon

￥12,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

20. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Marci

￥33,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Compare popular hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Beach Street Inn and Suites	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 448 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,372 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,043 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	2.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,641 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

A lighthouse at sunset, rocky shoreline, calm water, and a clear sky.

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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A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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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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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 Pacific Garden Mall while you're exploring the area.

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Top Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast buffet was great. Location was good, 5 minute walk to the pier/main street with all the restaurants a day shops. They even have 2 TVs except both remotes controls both TV, so you have to close to the one you want to control. They didn't have to have 2 TVs. Oh well."

Beachview Inn

8/10 Good

"Parking lot is small but we easily found a space in lot in the morning where we could leave our car until 4pm check-in. Very friendly staff with easy check in, completed upon arrival in the morning. We just had to return later to pick up our key. The desk clerk offered us an early check in at 1 pm for $25, which we declined since we knew we'd be at the beach all afternoon. The room was small but very clean and pleasant, with some upgrades such as hard surface flooring, updated vanity area and rainfall-style showerhead. Shower was great with good water pressure. However, the bath towels were thin and very small. The soap bars were so small, I would describe them as single use, at best. The mattress and pillows could use upgrading. The mattress was springy, although not particularly uncomfortable and did not slope towards the center like some older mattresses can do. The pillows were lumpy, uncomfortable and and needed to be replaced. Hanging space for clothes was minimal, just a rack on the wall with 2 hangers. No closet. Also, there was no luggage rack. We put our suitcase on the only chair in the room. The A/C was powerful and worked well. It was perfectly fine for one night and the location was 10/10! Despite the drawbacks, I would stay here again, bringing my own pillow and soap next time. Worth it to be an easy 5 minute walk to the beach!"

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

8/10 Good

"Great snacks in room. Room service food was good. The drink at the bar didn't have much alcohol. Some others were obviously upset by the length of time and skill making their drinks. One thing that was annoying was after checkout they don't grant access to pool shower or bathroom. We wanted to rinse off after last day at beach. Also they don't rent out or provide umbrellas for beach. Other than that nice visit."

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Our top choices for Westside Santa Cruz hotels

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

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

4. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

5. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

6. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

7. Ocean Pacific Lodge

8. Mission Inn

9. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

11. Beachview Inn

12. Seaside Inn & Suites

13. Carousel Beach Inn

14. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

15. Surf City Inn and Suites

16. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

17. Marea Sol Hotel

18. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

19. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

20. Beach Street Inn and Suites

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Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz

Pleasure Point

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Upper Seabright

Downtown Santa Cruz

Top Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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