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Our top choices for Westside Santa Cruz hotels

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

1. 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, (1,364 reviews)
"Always a great stay! Our second time staying here on our yearly Santa Cruz trip and it was great as always!"
United States
Rosio
The price is RM480
RM555 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
An outdoor seating area with fire pits and string lights, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a palm tree.

2. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"
United States
Alissa
The price is RM544
RM627 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

3. 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, (1,302 reviews)
"Would stay again. Amazing staff."
United States
Sarika
The price is RM511
RM591 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,188 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Anita
The price is RM445
RM516 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

5. 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, (726 reviews)
"Overall it was nice but I was in the street side and it was very loud, had to use white noise to sleep. Otherwise it was a nice room."
United States
Nicole
The price is RM429
RM498 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

6. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (207 reviews)
"Great place to stay !"
United States
Deina
The price is RM396
RM463 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Carousel Beach Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

7. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,353 reviews)
"Very clean rooms, helpful staff and good breakfast"
United States
Kathy
The price is RM321
RM374 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

8. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (599 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is RM991
RM1,339 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect for a nearby run and great breakfast!"
United States
Michelle
The price is RM428
RM497 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a high ceiling with skylights, and a mix of wooden and upholstered furniture.

10. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"The breakfast was spectacular and the staff very kind and helpful. Great room."
United States
Susan Ortiz
The price is RM417
RM482 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

11. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,652 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is RM435
RM505 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Marea Sol Hotel
A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,552 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious , well appointed, clean rooms, professional friendly staff, nice pool and hot tubs, and fantastic location; will definitely be back!"
United States
Tasia
The price is RM300
RM395 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

13. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,040 reviews)
"Awesome view great staff clean facilities"
United States
Janet
The price is RM968
RM1,103 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.

14. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (687 reviews)
"Clean rooms breakfast was very good."
United States
Arturo
The price is RM463
RM536 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

15. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
United States
Judy
The price is RM361
RM450 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Mission Inn
A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"This place is an absolute gem. Terrific location, charming and with so much attention to the guest’s experience. If I could rate higher than 10 I would."
United States
Molly
The price is RM670
RM767 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A modern reception area with a glass-top table, beige sofas, and a white counter.

17. Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"easy access, good location, and breakfast was very good."
United States
NELSON A.
The price is RM402
RM463 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Best Western Inn
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

18. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,364 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Oleg
The price is RM479
RM554 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

19. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (328 reviews)
"Great location, clean perfect stay"
United States
Myla
The price is RM508
RM587 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Seaway Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a striped carpet, and a wooden headboard.

20. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"This is one of my favorite places to stay at Santa Cruz very clean and quiet in the front desk gal is very kind and friendly"
United States
WILLIAM
The price is RM252
RM335 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Beachview Inn
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Compare popular hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
599 reviews
View
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,040 reviews
View
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,364 reviews
View
A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
328 reviews
View
A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View

Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

Find the best Westside Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and people.
Photo by Ian Durant
Open Photo by Ian Durant

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.

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 38th Avenue Beach Access.

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.

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.

A beach with people playing and walking.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang

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.

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 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Seaside Inn & Suites.

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

Expedia has 194 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 Williams-Reynolds House, Lighthouse Point Park 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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