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 ฿13,187 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿13,187
฿16,665 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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 Natural Bridges ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (357 reviews)
"So awesome can’t wait to go back"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿5,978 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
฿5,978
฿6,845 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿7,343 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿7,343
฿8,379 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,293 reviews)
"The art and furniture in the lobby is so unique and is changed regularly. It was my 4th time here in the last two years and it just seems to be so loved by the staff and management"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿14,653 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿14,653
฿16,580 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,019 reviews)
"Love this place. Will definitely be rebooking in the future"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 out of 5
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿8,259 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
฿8,259
฿10,512 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,230 reviews)
"Amazing view great service Just didn't agree with the bathroom setup"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿8,111 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
฿8,111
฿9,240 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
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! (1,003 reviews)
"It was perfect and the food was great"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 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 Santa Cruz Harbor 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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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.

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.



Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide