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

A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
Photo by Adri VDM Photography
Open Photo by Adri VDM Photography

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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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 ₹36,430 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
₹36,430
₹46,265 total
16 Aug - 17 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! (396 reviews)
"I liked that the rooms don’t have carpet.. The beach is across the street from the hotel.."

Reviewed on 19 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 ₹8,150 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹8,150
₹10,967 total
3 Aug - 4 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! (1,076 reviews)
"This hotel has been remodeled but it is still old and expensive. They put wood blinds on the sliding door which do not close properly so the porch light did not let me sleep."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 out of 5
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ₹9,087 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹9,087
₹11,660 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ₹19,641 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹19,641
₹22,441 total
3 Aug - 4 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 ...
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 ₹22,013 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹22,013
₹28,294 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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 ...
Casablanca On The Beach
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA
The price is ₹20,411 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
₹20,411
₹23,305 total
19 Aug - 20 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! (1,008 reviews)
"Clean hotel, parking kind of tough Valet only option. Nice Staff. Whish they had coffee available in the lobby throughout the day not just in the morning. Room Sizes were nice, Complimentary water bottles in room would be a plus. Room size was nice and beds were comfortable. Bathroom shower was nice ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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Where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz

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A lighthouse at sunset, rocky shoreline, calm water, and a clear sky.
Photo by Alex Sam
Open Photo by Alex Sam

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.

A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

Pleasure Point

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

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

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.

A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.

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.

A beach with people playing and walking.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang

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.

Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide

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