Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Santa Cruz

A coastal cityscape with a beach, pier, and amusement park.
A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.
A beach with a natural rock arch formation.
A coastal landscape with a large rock formation arching over the water, green vegetation on the cliffs, and people walking near the water's edge.
A foggy beach with a rock formation in the distance.

Stay near popular Westside Santa Cruz attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Westside Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp5.549.409 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp5.549.409
Rp7.216.967 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp1.098.735 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.098.735
Rp1.568.520 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Seaside Inn & Suites
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp2.054.157 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp2.054.157
Rp2.379.001 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,608 reviews)
"Extremely family-friendly and clean/maintained property. The staff was friendly and engaging and there was always someone available to assist with questions and requests. Super close to the beach and boardwalk with an added bonus of having a cute cafe there!"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp2.406.248 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp2.406.248
Rp2.774.001 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Gym very good Pool was not busy and well Maintained Velvet service for parking were helpful and always willing to offer advice on places to see/ eat"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp2.821.296 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.821.296
Rp3.239.877 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,337 reviews)
"The hotel had a very quirky feel about it. From the outside of the building, it looks akin to a nightclub. The rooms were a decent size and tastefully decorated. Starbucks coffee pods were a nice treat. The pool & jacuzzi were first rate. The pool did get overtaken by children screeching and screaming ..."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp1.576.446 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.576.446
Rp2.041.511 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,523 reviews)
"Location is great- super walkable to wharf/boardwalk. WiFi is terrible, so prepare for that. They let people smoke by the pool, so if your room overlooks the pool your A/C unit will just pull smoke of all varieties into your room, which is awful. Office staff is nice, but largely unavailable outside ..."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Ocean Pacific Lodge
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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.

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.

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.



Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide