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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Seaway Inn	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 242 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 352 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,014 reviews	View
Mission Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Beach Street Inn and Suites	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

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.

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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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CWFJJA USA California CA Santa Cruz clock tower and trolley on Pacific Avenue

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.

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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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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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Top Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Loved everything Close to all"

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"Great location! Steps from the beach and boardwalk. The staff was very nice and professional. Had a partial ocean view and a darling little shared patio. Able to park there before checkin time which we appreciated. Room was just ok. Fine for a place to wash, change clothes, and sleep one night. Beds were not comfortable. Pillows were lumpy. Room was stuffy when we arrived."

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

10/10 Excellent

"I was so pleasently surprised at this little gem. So close to everything! The multi-room was amazing and fit all of our needs. I love that you had a mini fridge and a micorwave in the room. The rooms were clean, the bed was comfortable, the AC worked well! The pool and hottube were close by, but I was unable to take advantage of that. It was a perfect getaway. The continental breakfast was awesome! I loved all the choices. The only thing I would reccomend is to have hardboiled or srambled eggs. Other than that, it was perfect! The staff were all helpful and friendly from the check-in point to the check-out! It was such a great stay and I would HIGHLY recommend someone staying here!"

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 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection.

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. 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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Beachview Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn

Mission Inn

Seaway Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

Seaside Inn & Suites

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Drift Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Pacific Blue Inn

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Casablanca On The Beach

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Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz

Pleasure Point

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Downtown Santa Cruz

Upper Seabright

Top Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

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