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.

The Best Hotels in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz - 2026 Updated Prices

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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

฿5,236 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

2. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Grester

฿5,197 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz

Steve

฿4,929 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

4. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Leslie

฿5,250 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz

Natalya

฿4,670 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

6. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Jiexin

฿10,660 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

7. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz

Linda

฿4,717 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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

฿3,807 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

9. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz

Brooke

฿5,534 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

10. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Corinne

฿5,497 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

11. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Edwin

฿3,934 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

12. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz

paola

฿11,750 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

฿3,620 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

14. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

Donna

฿4,275 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

15. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz

Anthony

฿3,310 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

16. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Arturo

฿4,709 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

17. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Roy

฿4,536 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

18. Best Western Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

NELSON A.

฿4,180 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

19. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Justin

฿2,853 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

20. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Michael

฿2,942 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 527 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,356 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 302 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
Mission Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,017 reviews	View

Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

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A white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and people.

Eastside Santa Cruz

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A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

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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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