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 Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz and Seaside Inn & Suites .

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 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

￥23,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

2. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Margaret

￥22,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

3. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

jessika

￥25,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

Westside Santa Cruz

Steve

￥24,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

5. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Hoa

￥19,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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6. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Crystal

￥13,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

Westside Santa Cruz

Natalya

￥21,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

8. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Jiexin

￥47,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

9. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz

Carolyn

￥16,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

10. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz

Brooke

￥28,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

11. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz

Bertha

￥16,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

12. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Julie

￥23,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

13. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

Katharine

￥19,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

14. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Arturo

￥20,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

15. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Javier

￥13,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

16. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Nireitha

￥20,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

17. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz

Monika

￥21,701 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

18. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

Salvador

￥11,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

19. Pacific Blue Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Nicole

￥18,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

20. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Justin

￥12,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 487 reviews	View
Beach Street Inn and Suites	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,045 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,343 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 295 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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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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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

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay! Thank you"

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"Not the best area, but not terrible for the price, and the pool and hot tub are open until 10pm which is nice. Seemed like a lot of "street business" was being conducted around the property and of course the usual fighting/screaming couples was ever present. Also, the sink in the bathroom was clogged and wouldn't drain properly due to who knows what was dumped down it previously, so I had to clear that myself which was a little disgusting"

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was amazing. Love the fact that they have 2 bed rooms with 3 queen beds! My kids had their own bed and we had our own room. Full bath tub with shower the kids loved. Also what topped all off was that it had a stove! Minus the oven, but we were able to cook meals just like home. Also had microwave and full fridge! It is across the street from skate/basketball park and a very short walk to the Boardwalk/beach! We were able to leave the boardwalk, rest, eat, and walk back to enjoy a few more rides and walk the beach. It’s also located near plenty of stores and restaurants. This is now my new home when I visit Santa Cruz! Oh and it’s small ( not a lot of rooms), single level and you can park right outside your door!!! Trust me you won’t regret booking if you are just looking for something homely, affordable, and close to EVERYTHING!"

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was basic. I dont think Pets should be allowed. I dont want to see a pet peeing inside or outside. Pet dander. I have friends allergic to pet hair. They could never stay at Hyatt. Bottom of hot tub needs cleaning a few people were complaining about that. I agree. Should have happy hours (free) Wed-fri. Free chartuerrie or chips & salsa. Should NOT charge for parking."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"Staff and breakfast was great! I really was offended by the daily on premises parking fee of $25 per day. It was never clearly posted on any site. I would have paid for a higher reasonable room rate and had the parking as a amenity service like the advertised free morning breakfast."

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1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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3. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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

5. Mission Inn

6. Carousel Beach Inn

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

8. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

9. Ocean Pacific Lodge

10. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

11. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

12. Beach Street Inn and Suites

13. Marea Sol Hotel

14. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

15. Beachview Inn

16. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

17. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

18. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

19. Pacific Blue Inn

20. Seaside Inn & Suites

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Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

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Top Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

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