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 191 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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Our top choices for Westside Santa Cruz hotels

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Bethany

￥25,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

2. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Dori

￥24,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

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

Westside Santa Cruz

Steve

￥20,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

4. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz

Ramiro

￥18,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

5. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Terry

￥18,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

Westside Santa Cruz

Natalya

￥23,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

7. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Jess

￥13,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

8. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

jessika

￥24,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

9. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz

Bertha

￥18,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

10. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz

Monika

￥23,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

11. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Henry

￥52,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

12. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Sean

￥12,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

13. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

daphanie

￥13,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

14. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

virgil

￥11,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

15. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

Danielle

￥21,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

16. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Marci

￥27,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

17. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Brian

￥13,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

18. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

TSIN YI

￥22,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)

19. Drift Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

John

￥12,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

20. Surf City Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Heather

￥12,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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Compare popular hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 460 reviews	View
Beach Street Inn and Suites	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,344 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,046 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 289 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 Santa Cruz Main Beach 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 Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.

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Top Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"This, in my humble opinion, is the best place to stay in Santa Cruz. It’s DIRECTLY in the middle of town—it’s easy to get anywhere from the hotel. The property is adorable. The pool is great. The bar is open late and the food is good. The rooms are updated and super cute. Whenever friends come to see our daughter at UCSC, I always recommend it. We love it ."