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 192 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

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

Frank

￥24,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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

Westside Santa Cruz

Steve

￥23,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

3. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Grester

￥24,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

4. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz

Anthony

￥15,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

5. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Erin

￥17,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

6. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Leslie

￥24,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

7. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Justin

￥12,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

8. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz

Bertha

￥16,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

9. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Corinne

￥25,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

10. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Michael

￥12,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

11. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Edwin

￥15,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

12. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

SONIA ARACELI MATA

￥12,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz

Brooke

￥26,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

14. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

Donna

￥20,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a landscaped entrance with plants and a wheelchair-accessible sign.

15. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Roy

￥21,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

16. Pacific Blue Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Sharon

￥18,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

17. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Jiexin

￥45,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

18. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz

Linda

￥22,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

19. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Maggie

￥15,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz

Natalya

￥22,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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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 527 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,356 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 302 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	2.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,641 reviews	View

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Eastside Santa Cruz

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Downtown Santa Cruz

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