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Our top choices for Westside Santa Cruz hotels

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,325 reviews)
"Really great hotel."
United States
Gaelle
The price is €246
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,025 reviews)
"Great family place. Rooms were clean & updated to a very cool surf vibe!"
United States
Erin
The price is €404
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"We had a great stay!"
United States
Larissa
The price is €217
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (671 reviews)
"Easy parking, great breakfast selection, large rooms and quiet"
United States
Jane
The price is €186
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"Great location, lovely place, clean and comfortable rooms, very friendly staff"
United States
Roxana
The price is €153
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Mission Inn

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great friendly and professional staff. Very clean hotel and very clean rooms. Great location and large parking area"
United States
marco
The price is €190
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (225 reviews)
"Very beautiful and great price for our room I would stay there again!"
United States
Eugene
The price is €252
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Seaway Inn

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,013 reviews)
"Awesome place"
United States
Brian
The price is €314
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Beach Street Inn and Suites

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,219 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
joel
The price is €186
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,009 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and room location was great, everything near by."
United States
Javier
The price is €148
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,428 reviews)
"This is my favorite hotel in Santa Cruz!"
United States
Alyssa
The price is €152
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
5.0 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel was a minimal hotel good for an overnight stay. The management, staff and parking was all great! I'd recommend it for the budget and limited amenities. "
United States
Geneva
Motel Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,160 reviews)
"Great stay! Easy walk to the boardwalk."
United States
Monique
The price is €216
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Perfect location close to a lot of places and staff was very friendly. "
United States
Miguel
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Beachview Inn

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (333 reviews)
"Fabulous views, service and food!"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is €380
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Absolutely gorgeous location. Friendly staff. The room was spacious and comfortable. The wine and cheese was a perfect snack and breakfast was delightful. Do yourself a favor and stay here."
United States
Dina
The price is €321
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Capri Motel

Capri Motel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
6.6 out of 10, (604 reviews)
"Staff was so nice and this was a perfect hotel close to the Boardwalk. We'll be back!"
United States
Eli
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Capri Motel

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,582 reviews)
"Beachfront and reasonable price will definitely stay again"
United States
Nicole
The price is €225
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Marea Sol Hotel

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (927 reviews)
"The hotel is lovely - quiet, clean and it feels very safe. Accommodations were great - terrific bed and shower."
United States
William Thomas
The price is €157
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Pacific Blue Inn

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (963 reviews)
"Great location for families who want to enjoy downtown santa cruz and the boardwalk"
United States
Michael
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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Compare popular hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
333 reviews
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Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
225 reviews
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Beach/ocean view
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,013 reviews
View
Front of property
Mission Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,014 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
671 reviews
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Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

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

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 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.

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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.

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