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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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

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz

Ingrid

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

3. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Grester

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

4. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

Donna

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

5. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Edwin

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

6. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz

James

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

7. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Leslie

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

8. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Erin

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz

Natalya

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

10. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Roxanna

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz

Steve

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

12. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz

Madeline

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz

Bertha

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

14. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Elizabeth

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

15. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz

Brooke

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

16. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Arturo

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

17. Pacific Blue Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Sharon

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

18. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Roy

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

19. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Molly

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

20. Salt Air Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz

Monica

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,034 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,347 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 303 reviews	View
Mission Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 713 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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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

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

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel!"

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"We really enjoyed out time at this hotel. We had a room with a great balcony and view of the beach and the ocean. Very relaxing and enjoyable time. If I had a couple minor complaints, it would be: 1.) the Wifi is terrible. I had to use my phone instead. Fortunately I have unlimited data on my phone, but if that were not true it might have been an issue, 2.) the coffee in the lobby is not good. Coffee pods in the rooms are better, but they don't give you enough, and (like many hotels) they don't give you enough water bottles. We had to bring our own. Otherwise, great stay. We will likely be back!"

Mission Inn

8/10 Good

"Very good and well-run lodging. Very clean and well maintained. Downstairs room was dark and not well lighted. Shower water volume was less than ideal--water saving to excess? Upstairs breakfast room (no elevator, not accessible) is bright and cheerful. Breakfast somewhat better than average--waffle machines, fresh apples, bananas, and oranges, cold peeled hard-boiled eggs, but too much bread and not enough protein. And weekdays breakfast ends at 9 a.m., too early for vacationers but just fine for business travelers."

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"I Truly love it here. This place has help me get My R and R just how I need to. I love how it Is single level and your vehicle is close to you. They have an Ice machine and they accept Service Animals. The water is hot and the Cable works and is decent. It's very close to food places and the Beach is just rite there is works"

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1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

3. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

4. Marea Sol Hotel

5. Carousel Beach Inn

6. Ocean Pacific Lodge

7. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8. Mission Inn

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

10. Seaway Inn

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

12. Casablanca On The Beach

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

14. Edgewater Beach Inn

15. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

16. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

17. Pacific Blue Inn

18. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

19. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

20. Salt Air Lodge

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Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

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Top Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

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