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Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 431 reviews	View
Beach Street Inn and Suites	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,358 reviews	View
Mission Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,017 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 700 reviews	View

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

A lighthouse at sunset, rocky shoreline, calm water, and a clear sky.

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 Pleasure Point Park.

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A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

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 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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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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Top Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"this is my favorite place to stay in. Santa Cruz are so nice. It’s so clean. It’s such a lovely convenient place to stay. I’ve been staying here for years and it’s just the best."

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Love the old California style. We had a very enjoyable stay, The hotel is positioned nicely near the beach and boardwalk, the property is well cared for and managed. The only down side was the extraordinarily high price (twice that of a more fancy hotel) for accomodations during the summer season."

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Walking distance from Boardwalk was very convenient. The room and bed were huge, it had all the amenities necessary. The bad thing (for me as a short person)😏 too many stairs. At night not enough parking spaces.🙄 Also the vending machines need to get fixed or have more options. Overall I would recommend 👌The cleaning ladies were very nice.😀"

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"The staff is very friendly. However, the Air inside the room is not well circulated when the door is closed. The room is tidy but not super clean in some areas. Air conditioning is working but a little bit noise and the fan is not very clean. Can hear noise from neighboring rooms and cars outside. Overall, with a price, I think it is still worth it."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome hotel for families with young kids. Great location with playground nearby for morning/evening park time. Walking distance to downtown for retail shopping and local eateries. Eight minute drive to the boardwalk, close enough but still far enough from the crowds/congested traffic. Hotel staff and amenities were fantastic. Hot tub and pool was our highlight! Very comfortable temps for the entire family. Poolside service was great. Food was reasonably priced and delicious. Hotel staff was very accommodating to requests. Hotel provided free bottled water the entire duration of our stay and even offer s’mores kit for the kids to enjoy in the evening. Overall, one of the best hotel stays I’ve ever experience. Will definitely stay here again and highly recommend to all looking for a hotel with amazing hospitality and care."

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"This kids and I were on our way back home from our road trip and were stopping in Santa Cruz for the night. The arrival and check in was fast and easy. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Hotel was in a great location and a short walking distance to the boardwalk and restaurants. It was perfect for my kids and I short stay. The hotel also has a guest laundry room on site where you can do a couple loads of laundry if needed. I love getting back home and not have to do laundry so this was a big plus for me. I really enjoyed my stay here and will be staying here again soon."

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 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 Seaside Inn & Suites and Ocean Pacific Lodge.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Westside Santa Cruz area?

Expedia has 191 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. 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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Our top choices for Westside Santa Cruz hotels

1. Carousel Beach Inn

2. Seaside Inn & Suites

3. Ocean Pacific Lodge

4. Beachview Inn

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6. Marea Sol Hotel

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8. Casablanca On The Beach

9. Edgewater Beach Inn

10. Pacific Blue Inn

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

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

14. Mission Inn

15. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

16. Beach Street Inn and Suites

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

18. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

19. Surf City Inn and Suites

20. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

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Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz

Pleasure Point

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Upper Seabright

Downtown Santa Cruz

Top Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

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