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

WESTRAY

￥25,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

Westside Santa Cruz

Steve

￥24,845 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

3. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Grester

￥22,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

4. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

jessika

￥25,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

5. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Hoa

￥19,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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6. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Crystal

￥14,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

Westside Santa Cruz

Natalya

￥22,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

8. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz

Anthony

￥16,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

9. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz

Brooke

￥27,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

10. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Jiexin

￥47,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

11. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Javier

￥13,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

12. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Julie

￥23,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz

Bertha

￥16,797 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

14. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Justin

￥12,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

15. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

Lisa

￥19,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

16. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

YingFang

￥21,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

17. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Arturo

￥20,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

18. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz

Monika

￥21,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

19. Surf City Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Lorena

￥12,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

20. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz

Elizabeth

￥55,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 497 reviews	View
Beach Street Inn and Suites	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,347 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 90 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,045 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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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

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"NEED A BETTER SECURITY SYSTEM... 2 MEN NOT STAYING AT THE HOTEL GOT IN AND RODE THE ELEVATOR AND WERE HIGH. IT WAS SCAREY SINCE I AM A FEMALE AND I WAS ALONE. AND THEY WERE NEAR THE POOL....."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

"Unfortunately, when we first checked in, we found bedbugs in the bed while doing our usual bed check. We immediately notified the front desk and showed them photos. The staff was very concerned, took the situation seriously, and quickly moved us to a different room far away from the original one. Our new room was very clean, and we had no further issues during our stay. The hotel was extremely accommodating and waived our parking fees and provided us with breakfast, which we really appreciated. Despite the rough start, everyone we interacted with was incredibly kind and helpful. We also had great service at the hotel bar and restaurant. The hot tub was unfortunately out of service and being repaired during our stay, so we weren’t able to use it. However, the pool was amazing and heated, which we really enjoyed! Finding bedbugs was obviously concerning, but I really appreciated how seriously and professionally the staff handled the situation. Their customer service made a big difference in our overall experience."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely loved our stay. Great and friendly staff. Valet was super welcoming and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub. The treadmills weren’t working. We didn’t eat breakfast at the hotel. The location was in close proximity to the beach and downtown which was perfect. Overall it was amazing and would definitely book again."

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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. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

4. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

5. Mission Inn

6. Carousel Beach Inn

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

8. Ocean Pacific Lodge

9. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

11. Beachview Inn

12. Beach Street Inn and Suites

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

14. Seaside Inn & Suites

15. Marea Sol Hotel

16. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

17. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

18. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

19. Surf City Inn and Suites

20. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

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Pleasure Point

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Downtown Santa Cruz

Upper Seabright

Top Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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