Westside Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Westside Santa Cruz
Activities
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
NZ$79
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
NZ$79
per adult
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
NZ$79
per adult
Our pick of the best Westside Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$623 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$623
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 Capitola ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (545 reviews)
"Great place !"
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$127 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$127
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,133 reviews)
"room was very clean and large enough for 2 people, modern looking and a nice big shower. would stay again"
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$227 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$227
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,629 reviews)
"I was very pleased with my stay it was very clean and it’s at a great location"
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$252 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$252
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,285 reviews)
"It was not a bad place to stay. Just do not stay in room 204 if someone is above you. First night was the absolute worst I have ever experienced listening to people until 4am. Calling office and complaining. Second night was great! Owen was very helpful and reassured us that nobody was in that room ..."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$286 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$286
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$265 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$265
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Everything was clean and nice looking. Check in was at 3pm and we had planned to change and shower quickly in order to be somewhere by 4pm. Our room was not cleaned at 3 when we arrived and we ended up waiting in the lobby for 45 minutes to finally get our room. It screwed up our plans. Staff was ..."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Our guide on where to stay in Westside Santa Cruz
Find the best Westside Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Photo by Ian Durant
Open Photo by Ian Durant
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 38th Avenue Beach Access.
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.
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.
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.
