Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Santa Cruz

A coastal cityscape with a beach, pier, and amusement park.
A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.
A beach with a natural rock arch formation.
A coastal landscape with a large rock formation arching over the water, green vegetation on the cliffs, and people walking near the water's edge.
A foggy beach with a rock formation in the distance.

Stay near popular Westside Santa Cruz attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿8,863 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿8,863
฿11,787 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (465 reviews)
"Super charming classic hotel with a friendly staff, great pool and jacuzzi. Awesome views from the balcony. Just wish it wasn't so extremely expensive"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 out of 5
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,081 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,081
฿2,838 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Place has a great location easy walk to boardwalk. Very affordable. Be aware more rooms than parking spots. If you want to check in early before 3 it will cost $25 and that's if the girl will open the door even if she sees you. There was a line of people waiting to check in around 6 and she wouldnt ..."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,704 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿1,704
฿2,537 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,113 reviews)
"Great stay for business or pleasure"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,933 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,933
฿3,798 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,534 reviews)
"Helpful staff, pet friendly areas, convenient location in nice area."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,609 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿3,609
฿4,188 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,616 reviews)
"The location was ideal for visiting the boardwalk. The staff were very helpful and had great recommendations for great food."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿4,411 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿4,411
฿5,087 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Great Breakfast. Great pool and hot Tub. Very Nice Room. Wonderful Staff."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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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.

Pleasure Point

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

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.

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.

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.



Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide