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.

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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
Fully refundable
The price is Rp6.920.070 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
Rp6.920.070
Rp8.767.661 total
18 Aug - 19 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 Mystery Spot ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (421 reviews)
"Lovely property, rooms and pool. Great central location. Loved the complementary snacks and drinks in the room on day 1. Would definitely return!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp1.433.550 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp1.433.550
Rp1.947.373 total
16 Aug - 17 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. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,100 reviews)
"Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with our stay. The hotel is not in the best area, and our room was not that clean. The bed was uncomfortable, and we were given only two flimsy bath towels for two people staying two nights. To make matters worse, several guests were very noisy at night, making ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp1.594.623 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp1.594.623
Rp2.065.050 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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! (1,504 reviews)
"We have stayed here many times over the years but this time we noticed how dated the hotel is now. Our room smelled musty and the ac didn’t work well. It kept rattling through the night. No fans in the bathroom to take the mositure out of the air when you shower. Notice rust in the bathroom above ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp2.399.988 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp2.399.988
Rp2.767.771 total
8 Sept - 9 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! (1,599 reviews)
"Overall ok. The location is great as one can walk to most attractions. Our room was against the sidewalk so we heard a lot of people walking by and street traffic. The room was small and not very spacious, but was clean ."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp3.024.593 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp3.024.593
Rp3.468.608 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,322 reviews)
"Reception service was nice. Lobby and restaurant had lovely aesthetics. Room was modern and clean. Restaurant service was unorganized and slow. Food menu was decent though. Pool area was inviting but definitely need to change their pool chairs. The material makes them look super dirty. Yuk."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 out of 5
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp2.462.019 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp2.462.019
Rp3.433.967 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,263 reviews)
"Not clean! The room was pretty cross, dingy and dirty, and we even found and had to kill a cockroach. See attached photos. I’m currently washing every item of clothing we had on the trip. The location was great but everything else was awful. The room was on the street and you could hear everything, ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
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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