The Best Hotels in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz - 2026 Updated Prices

This is a small state park at the northern end of Santa Cruz' scenic West Cliff Drive and a little over a mile from the Boardwalk, wharf and Main Beach. A couple of times a year you can see Monarch butterflies during their migration. They are not in the numbers of years past, but you'll still see some.

If you walk north towards the rocks during low tide you will find some amazing tidepools full of sea anenomes, sea urchins, starfish, crabs, hermit crabs, and all sorts of marine life. The tidepools are on a ledge, so the tide needs to be quite high (>4 ft?) to reach them.

The beach is absolutely stunning at sunset.

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Seaway Inn	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 168 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	2.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,427 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,245 reviews	View
Mission Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 646 reviews	View

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.

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Nice place to have coffee and watch the waves. Great surf spot. NO bathrooms! #beach #ocean #surf #shops #view

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

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CWFJJA USA California CA Santa Cruz clock tower and trolley on Pacific Avenue

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 Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky

Upper Seabright

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are some notable places to visit nearby.

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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.

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Top Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"We arrived later in the evening and could only stay one night. But the property is very nice. The room was very clean and well appointed, appears to have recently been updated. Our room overlooked the pool and it is amazing. Large beautiful pool, hot tub, fire pit area and more. We had breakfast at the restaurant in the morning before leaving and it was excellent. And the service in the restaurant was outstanding. The property called "

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

4/10 Poor

"The room was good but the car parking garage, the lift and stair case areas was stinking while we were there. The bathroom was clean enough but the water comes out of shower was so strong where kids cannot shower by themselfs. The laundry system was horrible. No coin operated available. Instead we need an app to install in our phone which was so complicated and not user friendly. These are few negative points I would like to highlight. "

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"Updated building, very clean, amazing location, with balconies that give you a glimpse of the ocean and beach. Love the furnishings, bathroom layout, and comfortable beds. Good vibes all around! Would have been a 5-Star experience hands down. However, the extra security lock on our room door did not lock, as the hole did not line up with the bolt. Also, our balcony lock also did not work. Because the property is so nice, we still felt safe, but I think every lock should be in working order in any hotel."

Frequently asked questions

What is Westside Santa Cruz like?

Westside Santa Cruz is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Westside Santa Cruz? Consider a visit to Monterey Bay while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Westside Santa Cruz?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Seaway Inn is a highly ranked property in Westside Santa Cruz. This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and it offers free parking and free WiFi. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Beach Street Inn and Suites and Hyatt Place Santa Cruz.

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

Expedia has 173 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 Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Lighthouse Point Park and Williams-Reynolds House and learn about the local history. Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Neary Lagoon Park, Pacific Garden Mall and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing are just a few of the places to visit in and around Westside Santa Cruz. Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.

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Mission Inn

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Marea Sol Hotel

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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Continental Inn

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Seaway Inn

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Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz

Pleasure Point

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Upper Seabright

Downtown Santa Cruz

Top Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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