Top 10 Westside Santa Cruz Hotels of 2026

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Seaway Inn	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 224 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,318 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,018 reviews	View
Mission Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,009 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 668 reviews	View

Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

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

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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Jack O'Neill Memorial Paddle Out Surfers

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

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CWFJJA USA California CA Santa Cruz clock tower and trolley on Pacific Avenue

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 Ocean Street are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Top Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"It was perfect size for perfect price"

Hotel Solares

6/10 Okay

"I was very disappointed. The male that checked us in was terrible. I did not feel welcomed, he is not good for customer service. I felt like we were bothering him. The bathroom door did not close all the way and it was super squeaky. There was trash behind the bathroom door when we arrived. The lotion container in the bathroom was empty and there was no shampoo in the shower ( it seemed like the base that hold the shampoo bottle had been broken for a long time and has not been replaced and therefore there was no shampoo in the shower ). I did not enjoy our stay at all. Very disappointing."

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"Sarah the manager the night we stayed there is excellent. Rudy and the valet parking is also awesome. Both were very helpful and good communicators. The beds are OK. There wasn’t enough towels or enough toilet paper in the room, called three times never got that delivered. Unfortunately I didn’t call the right time I guess. And the pool is very small. Otherwise clean property and I would definitely stay there again."

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 Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 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 Dream Inn Santa Cruz and Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Westside Santa Cruz area?

Expedia has 185 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. Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 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.

Hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

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Ocean Pacific Lodge

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Mission Inn

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Pacific Blue Inn

Drift Inn

Beachview Inn

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Seaway Inn

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Capri Motel

Seaside Inn & Suites

Aqua Breeze Inn

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Torch Lite Inn

Surf City Inn and Suites

Hotel Solares

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

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Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz

Pleasure Point

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Downtown Santa Cruz

Upper Seabright

Top Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

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