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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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,348 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and room was clean."
United States
WESTRAY
The price is HK$1,127
HK$1,297 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

2. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay at, very clean and very convenient"
United States
Grester
The price is HK$1,059
HK$1,221 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,171 reviews)
"Great hotel close to boardwalk"
United States
jessika
The price is HK$1,132
HK$1,303 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

4. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (101 reviews)
"The staff was super helpful and the inn was clean. Location was perfect! The beds were comfortable! Overall great stay!"
United States
Carmen
The price is HK$650
HK$767 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Carousel Beach Inn
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay! The rooms were clean, breakfast was awesome, lots of variety! Very pleasant atmosphere, and friendly staff!"
United States
Natalya
The price is HK$983
HK$1,136 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

6. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,346 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Brooke
The price is HK$1,192
HK$1,371 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

7. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,047 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Jiexin
The price is HK$2,346
HK$2,665 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,271 reviews)
"Great stay,"
United States
Steve
The price is HK$988
HK$1,142 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

9. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (709 reviews)
"Great location, comfy bed, great breakfast spread and amenities, free parking. Go Slugs!"
United States
Linda
The price is HK$958
HK$1,108 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

10. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (512 reviews)
"Beautiful property, awesome pool and hot tub, perfect location"
United States
paola
The price is HK$2,053
HK$2,743 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

11. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
KimLien
The price is HK$793
HK$978 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Mission Inn
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

12. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,622 reviews)
"Great Location"
United States
Lisa
The price is HK$860
HK$998 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Marea Sol Hotel
A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

13. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Corinne
The price is HK$1,028
HK$1,186 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Beach Street Inn and Suites
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.

14. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (677 reviews)
"Clean rooms breakfast was very good."
United States
Arturo
The price is HK$914
HK$1,059 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

15. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,545 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Anthony
The price is HK$699
HK$905 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"This place is an absolute gem. Terrific location, charming and with so much attention to the guest’s experience. If I could rate higher than 10 I would."
United States
Molly
The price is HK$1,750
HK$2,080 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

17. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,330 reviews)
"nice hotel and staff, excellent location,"
United States
Bertha
The price is HK$731
HK$846 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

18. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (299 reviews)
"Love it , will be back soon"
United States
Roxanna
The price is HK$981
HK$1,134 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Seaway Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

19. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,014 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, rooms are great as well"
United States
Javier
The price is HK$558
HK$726 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Beachview Inn
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

20. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,284 reviews)
"Excellent trip and great hotel view of beach!"
United States
David
The price is HK$1,004
HK$1,421 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Casablanca On The Beach
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Compare popular hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.
Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
101 reviews
View
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,348 reviews
View
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,047 reviews
View
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
299 reviews
View
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,622 reviews
View

Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

Find the best Westside Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and people.
Photo by Ian Durant
Open Photo by Ian Durant

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.

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.

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

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 Santa Cruz Main Beach.

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.

A beach with people playing and walking.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang

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.

Top Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good
"Location is excellent.rooms are clean and staff is good and very helpful Not much amenities there but it is a short walk to the Boardwalk Will stay there again"
Samira 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Carousel Beach Inn

Frequently asked questions

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 193 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 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 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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