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Our top choices for Westside Santa Cruz hotels

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Perfect location close to a lot of places and staff was very friendly. "
United States
Miguel
The price is RM467
RM577 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Beachview Inn

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (94 reviews)
"There were restaurants nearby, easy to get to Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk"
United States
Emere
The price is RM398
RM446 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Drift Inn

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

Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
The price is RM943
RM1,077 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Carousel Beach 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, (966 reviews)
"Great location for families who want to enjoy downtown santa cruz and the boardwalk"
United States
Michael
The price is RM402
RM462 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,067 reviews)
"Location is great, plenty of parking and the staff is very professional"
United States
Richard
The price is RM435
RM567 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Seaside Inn & Suites

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (221 reviews)
"Room and property grounds were clean. Great stay. Will stay again next time"
United States
Sonny
The price is RM321
RM368 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
National 9 Santa Cruz

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (881 reviews)
"Great place to stay in the Cruz.Affordable clean and minutes from the Boardwalk"
United States
Carlos
The price is RM361
RM475 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,010 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and room location was great, everything near by."
United States
Javier
The price is RM609
RM693 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,015 reviews)
"Great location, lovely place, clean and comfortable rooms, very friendly staff"
United States
Roxana
The price is RM602
RM721 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Mission Inn

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,030 reviews)
"Great family place. Rooms were clean & updated to a very cool surf vibe!"
United States
Erin
The price is RM1,781
RM2,015 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,084 reviews)
"This hotel was great and was very helpful when anything happened. Had no issues with us bringing our dogs and was so nice when we asked for anything!"
United States
KaylaAnne
The price is RM325
RM400 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Surf City Inn and Suites

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 RM361
RM434 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Capri Motel

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, (1,328 reviews)
"Really great hotel."
United States
Gaelle
The price is RM1,004
RM1,144 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,021 reviews)
"Nice size room easy parking great location"
United States
Brady
The price is RM383
RM491 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

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 RM711
RM814 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

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, (1,221 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
joel
The price is RM783
RM896 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"A pleasant stay in a clean and beautifully renovated hotel—I recommend it to everyone!"
United States
Jan
The price is RM406
RM522 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Rio Vista Suites

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Always stay here Has a pool Walk to the Boardwalk Upstairs patio Not far from shop food gas And always clean!"
United States
Maria
The price is RM496
RM568 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area

Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Room location was good"
United States
Robert
The price is RM483
RM554 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area
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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
341 reviews
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Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
230 reviews
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Restaurant
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,030 reviews
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Front of property
Mission Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,015 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
672 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.

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 Santa Cruz Main Beach.

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 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Westside Santa Cruz area?
Expedia has 186 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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