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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, (1,365 reviews)
"Good clean hotel, very good location with very friendly stuff"
United States
Igor
The price is ₩188,467
₩217,308 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

2. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,522 reviews)
"Had a great stay with my family and loved that it was near the boardwalk. I was nervous about the hotel at first but it felt safe."
United States
Beatriz
The price is ₩135,949
₩173,896 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

3. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (942 reviews)
"Wonderful staff. Verycharming place, enjoyed our stay."
United States
Nicole
The price is ₩123,339
₩147,536 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Pacific Blue Inn
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

4. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,032 reviews)
"Amazing property and fantastic helpful staff"
United States
Terry
The price is ₩153,217
₩187,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Mission Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

5. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,334 reviews)
"love staying here"
United States
Cecelia
The price is ₩150,996
₩174,012 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

6. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,013 reviews)
"The hotel was conveniently located so we could walk to attractions and restaurants. We would definitely stay again."
United States
Dori
The price is ₩194,016
₩223,496 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

7. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,333 reviews)
"Love this hotel! Beautiful accommodations, warm, friendly staff, awesome pool, very family friendly!"
United States
Brenda
The price is ₩220,347
₩253,039 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.

8. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,184 reviews)
"Enjoyed the hot tub and the proximity to the Boardwalk!"
United States
Heather
The price is ₩99,905
₩123,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Surf City Inn and Suites
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

9. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location and price."
Canada
Elizabeth
The price is ₩98,533
₩128,303 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Beachview Inn
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

10. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,049 reviews)
"Very nice stay."
United States
Annette
The price is ₩397,872
₩452,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a clear sky and a large tree in the background.

11. 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, (1,250 reviews)
"Very clean hotel - nice staff. Breakfast was great!"
United States
Kristina
The price is ₩180,158
₩207,948 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

12. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,132 reviews)
"Had a great experience, room was clean and had all the basic amenities. Staff was super nice."
United States
Sean
The price is ₩86,060
₩122,855 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Seaside Inn & Suites
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

13. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,631 reviews)
"Very convenient hotel location for the boardwalk."
United States
Clarissa
The price is ₩160,770
₩186,200 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Marea Sol Hotel
A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

14. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location walking distance to most places great view"
United States
Marci
The price is ₩236,977
₩271,692 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Beach Street Inn and Suites
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

15. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (53 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, super nice staff."
United States
daphanie
The price is ₩127,107
₩149,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Carousel Beach Inn
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

16. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,009 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, plenty of parking"
United States
Gordon
The price is ₩100,126
₩116,229 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

17. 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, (1,006 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay! The rooms were clean, breakfast was awesome, lots of variety! Very pleasant atmosphere, and friendly staff!"
United States
Natalya
The price is ₩199,074
₩229,172 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

18. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (964 reviews)
"Conveniently located a short walk from boardwalk and beach."
United States
virgil
The price is ₩89,026
₩123,857 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

19. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (282 reviews)
"Great location and rooms were very nice. Staff was excellent, we will be back!"
United States
Mina
The price is ₩204,548
₩235,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Seaway Inn
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

20. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,277 reviews)
"Great beach view! I’d stay there again"
United States
Carol
The price is ₩148,464
₩218,670 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Casablanca On The Beach
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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 building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
Mission Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,032 reviews
View
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
701 reviews
View
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.
Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
942 reviews
View
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,333 reviews
View
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,522 reviews
View

Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

Find the best Westside Santa Cruz areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A lighthouse at sunset, rocky shoreline, calm water, and a clear sky.
Photo by Alex Sam
Open Photo by Alex Sam

Eastside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

Pleasure Point

World-renowned surf spot with a strong surf culture, Pleasure Point offers picturesque ocean views along East Cliff Drive and a walkable path with separate bike lanes. Enjoy amenities at Pleasure Point Park and nearby 41st Ave commercial district.

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

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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 Pacific Garden Mall while you're exploring the area.

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

Upper Seabright

When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Top Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good
"The person at the front desk was very helpful when we checked in. He told us about local grocery stores and gas stations and other places we might be interested in."
Ryan 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Carousel Beach Inn

Frequently asked questions

What is Westside Santa Cruz like?
Westside Santa Cruz is a welcoming neighborhood 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 traveler 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 neighborhood include Seaside Inn & Suites and Ocean Pacific Lodge.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Westside Santa Cruz area?
Expedia has 190 hotels and other accommodations 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! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Westside Santa Cruz.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Westside Santa Cruz?
For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Westside Santa Cruz, head over to our customer service page.
What is there to do in this Santa Cruz neighborhood?
Explore Westside Santa Cruz's landmarks like Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Lighthouse Point Park, and Williams-Reynolds House and learn about the local history. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. 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.