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
The price is £382 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£382
17 Aug - 18 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! (404 reviews)
"Great location, high end amenities"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 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 £84 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
£84
13 Aug - 14 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! (1,098 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is £188 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£188
18 Aug - 19 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! (1,303 reviews)
"Hotel was kinda kitschy, in a good way. Thought it was independent only to discover it’s now part of the Marriott family. Room was super small but did have outdoor seating and a gas heater. Restaurant food was good but they’re trying to do too much with too few waitstaff serving the pool crowd and ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA
The price is £161 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£161
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean and well maintained. Really good breakfast. Valet service was convenient and exceptionally fast. Only complaint was the towels were not replaced after cleaning had to go ask for more."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is £132 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£132
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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! (1,602 reviews)
"The room was awesome! Soft pillows and bed. It was so nice. A seating area on the roof. With a great view. We will be staying there again,."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is £98 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£98
17 Aug - 18 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! (1,480 reviews)
"Was nice to stay in this hote"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Ocean Pacific Lodge
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Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

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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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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

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