Westside Santa Cruz, CA

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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Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
$347 nightly
The price is $389 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$389 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (530 reviews)
"Gorgeous hotel. Spotless Excellent amenities Right by the beach"

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
$131 nightly
The price is $151 total per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
$151 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
$67 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$77 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,140 reviews)
"None of the amenities they list actually exist, and they will hold onto your deposit indefinitely. There is no way I would ever consider staying there again. In addition, overall condition of the property is awful and the rooms don’t appear to have been cleaned."

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
$110 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$127 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,644 reviews)
"Loved the rooftop patio -:)"

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA
$135 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
$156 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"All was very nice. Valets were so kind and helpful. Only thing I was not happy about was that I had no microwave in my room and the refrigerator was not usable because it never not cold enough to use although set to high. I will stay here again and just make sure I get a frig that works along with ..."

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 out of 5
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
$155 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$178 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,300 reviews)
"We got the room with the sunroom which was perfect for us. My mom cannot be outside for a long time and walk around, so it was nice for her to take it in. The view was great. There are some very good restaurants very close by, yet is was still quiet and peaceful. The staff were friendly. Parking ..."

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
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Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

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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.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

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.

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

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.



Westside Santa Cruz, CA

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