What is Westside Santa Cruz like?

Westside Santa Cruz is a welcoming neighbourhood 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 traveller 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 neighbourhood 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 194 hotels and other accommodation options 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! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Westside Santa Cruz.

What is there to do in this Santa Cruz neighbourhood?

Explore Westside Santa Cruz's landmarks such as Williams-Reynolds House, Lighthouse Point Park 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 neighbourhood. 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

HK$1,607 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

2. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Grester

HK$1,160 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz

Ingrid

HK$1,037 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

4. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Leslie

HK$1,148 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz

Steve

HK$1,151 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

6. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz

Josh

HK$3,205 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

7. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Arturo

HK$1,066 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

8. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

Sherlyn

HK$1,055 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

9. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Nadine

HK$1,014 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

10. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz

Alan

HK$815 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

11. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Jiexin

HK$2,313 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

12. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Nova

HK$767 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

13. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz

James

HK$773 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz

Anna

HK$1,073 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

15. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Erin

HK$895 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Molly

HK$1,562 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

17. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz

Brooke

HK$1,222 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern reception area with a glass-top table, beige sofas, and a white counter.

18. Best Western Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Elise

HK$895 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz

Johnnie

HK$1,110 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

20. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Roxanna

HK$1,214 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Edgewater Beach Inn	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 54 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 554 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 306 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 715 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,350 reviews	View

Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

Find the best Westside Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Eastside Santa Cruz

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like 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

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

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Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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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

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Top Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Pool in pics looks way bigger then the actual and not enough lounge chairs"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Pretty convenient location and a decent price compared with the astronomical price of many other options. Adequate parking and walkable distance to the downtown and plenty of dining options. I would stay again but would make sure my room was not immediately adjacent to the ice machine ( foot traffic of people getting ice) and the pool ( kids birthday parties etc not great if you’re trying to rest). Air conditioning was a bit loud tbh at least in my room - but on the plus side their wasn’t any drama at night or noise and I think they keep a close eye on the place- it’s a motor court arrangement with rooms facing out so could be vulnerable to randoms wandering through but there was no problem."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"All the staff were outstanding! The hotel and my room were spotless. I was able to do laundry. The breakfast was the best hotel breakfast I've ever had. Valet was friendly, knowledgeable, and made great recommendations for travel, dining, and entertainment. This location was a last minute decision and what a great decision it was. The hotel was very suitable for kids. I highly recommend this Hyatt location!"

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Pool is amazing ! Staff amazing !! Food excellent Only thing was the ac was just ok so the room felt alittle humid, but we propped the door open for some fresh air and it went away !! Rooms are small but not to small and it’s the perfect location. Everything felt safe and secure"

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1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

2. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

4. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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

6. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

7. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

8. Marea Sol Hotel

9. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

10. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

11. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

12. Carousel Beach Inn

13. Ocean Pacific Lodge

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

15. Mission Inn

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

17. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

18. Best Western Inn

19. Casablanca On The Beach

20. Seaway Inn

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Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

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Top Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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