Westside Chiropractic Center
Hours not listed · call to confirm
930 Mission St # 4, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
0.3 mi from city center
Urgent care centers and walk-in clinics in Santa Cruz, CA
21urgent care centers and walk-in clinics serving Santa Cruz. 1 list 24-hour service.
Urgent care centers and walk-in clinics in Santa Cruz
Showing 1–10 of 21, sorted by distance from the city center
Sutter Urgent Care - Westside
Hours listed · see hours1301 Mission St 1st Floor, Santa Cruz, CA 950600.6 mi from city centerWestside Center
Hours not listed · call to confirm1301 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 950600.6 mi from city centerDoctors on Duty
Hours listed · see hours615 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 950600.6 mi from city centerDignity Health Medical Group - Dominican
Hours listed · see hours2018 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 950601.1 mi from city centerSanta Cruz Center
Hours not listed · call to confirm2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 950621.9 mi from city centerFamily Medicine: PAMF Santa Cruz Main Clinic
Hours listed · see hours2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 950621.9 mi from city centerPhysicians: Santa Cruz Main Clinic: Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Hours listed · see hours2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 950621.9 mi from city centerSutter Urgent Care - Santa Cruz
Hours listed · see hours2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 950621.9 mi from city centerPediatrics: Santa Cruz Main Clinic: Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Hours listed · see hours2025 Soquel Ave 2nd Floor, Santa Cruz, CA 950621.9 mi from city center
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- Urgent care
- City center (distances measured from here)
Santa Cruz urgent care at a glance
Santa Cruz has 21 urgent care centers on our listings across 4 ZIP codes. 1 lists 24-hour hours, 6 list Sunday hours and 5 more stay open past 7 PM on at least one weekday. The closest to the city center is Westside Chiropractic Center, 0.3 mi away.
- 21urgent care centers
- 1list 24-hour hours
- 7list Saturday hours
- 6list Sunday hours
- 5open past 7 PM on a weekdaynot counting 24-hour clinics
- 9list insurance networks
Closest to the city centerWestside Chiropractic Center0.3 mi from the city center
4 ZIP codes
- 950628
- 950606
- 950656
- 950641
Counts come from the listings above and the hours each clinic publishes. Hours are not listed for 9 of the 21. Hours and networks change, so call to confirm.
Open late, weekends and 24 hours in Santa Cruz
Open 24 hours 1
Open on Sunday 6
- Sutter Urgent Care - Westside1301 Mission St 1st Floor · Sunday: 8 AM – 5 PM
- Doctors on Duty615 Ocean St · Sunday: 7 AM – 4 PM
- Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican2018 Mission St · Sunday: 10 AM – 3 PM
- Sutter Urgent Care - Santa Cruz2025 Soquel Ave · Sunday: 8 AM – 9 PM
- Pediatrics: Santa Cruz Main Clinic: Palo Alto Medical Foundation2025 Soquel Ave 2nd Floor · Sunday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Open past 7 PM on weekdays 5
- Sutter Urgent Care - Westside1301 Mission St 1st Floor · Mon to Fri until 8 PM
- Doctors on Duty615 Ocean St · Mon to Fri until 8 PM
- Sutter Urgent Care - Santa Cruz2025 Soquel Ave · Mon to Fri until 9 PM
- Pediatrics: Santa Cruz Main Clinic: Palo Alto Medical Foundation2025 Soquel Ave 2nd Floor · Mon to Fri until 9 PM
- East Cliff Family Health Center21507 E Cliff Dr · Until 8 PM on some weekdays
From the hours each clinic lists, in the same order as the list above; the list shows which are open right now. Hours change, so call to confirm.
Insurance networks listed by Santa Cruz clinics
9 of the 21 urgent care centers here list at least one insurance network. These are the networks listed on our listings, drawn from insurer directories; call the clinic to confirm your plan before you go. A network missing here does not mean a clinic does not take it.
- UMR5 of 21
- UnitedHealthcare5 of 21
- Aetna4 of 21
- Medicare4 of 21
- Blue Shield of California3 of 21
- Cigna2 of 21
Other clinics and medical services in Santa Cruz
12 listings that are not urgent care, such as primary care, specialists, pharmacies and hospitals. Open one for its own page.
Ameeta Kharbanda, MDMedical practiceAndrea Ling, MDMedical practiceDoctors On Duty Medical Clinics: Chatfield Monserrat MDMedical practiceDr. Andrew H. Lewis, DOMedical practiceDr. John B. Christensen, MDMedical practiceDr. Marc B. Yellin, MDMedical practiceLaura Likar, MDMedical practiceLinette Calvo, MDMedical practiceMichael Ellison, MDMedical practicePaul Godin, MDMedical practice
Urgent care vs. ER vs. primary care
General information, not specific to Santa Cruz: knowing where to go saves time and money. Here's how urgent care compares to a hospital ER and a primary care physician.
Urgent care
Today, when it can’t wait
Non-life-threatening illness or injury that can't wait for an appointment.
- Flu, UTI, ear infection
- Sprains and stitches
- X-ray, COVID test
- Sports physicals
- Typical cost
- $100–$250 self-pay; $25–$75 copay with insurance
- Wait time
- Usually 15–45 minutes; many offer online check-in.
- Hours
- Evenings and weekends; many open 7 days, some 24 hours.
Emergency room
Now, if it could be life-threatening
Life- or limb-threatening symptoms; severe pain, bleeding, breathing problems, suspected stroke or heart attack.
- Chest pain
- Stroke symptoms
- Severe trauma or burns
- Difficulty breathing
- Typical cost
- $1,200–$2,500+ self-pay; $150–$500+ copay with insurance
- Wait time
- Hours, depending on triage. Severe cases seen first.
- Hours
- 24/7.
Primary care
In a day or two, or ongoing
Routine care, chronic conditions, ongoing health management. Schedule in advance.
- Annual physical
- Diabetes and blood pressure management
- Screenings
- Referrals
- Typical cost
- $100–$200 self-pay; $20–$40 copay with insurance
- Wait time
- Same-day availability rare; appointments often days to weeks out.
- Hours
- Weekday business hours, by appointment.
Chest pain, trouble breathing or severe bleeding? Call 911.
This is general information, not medical advice. Costs are typical US ranges, not quotes from any clinic listed here.
What a visit typically costs
Without insurance
Typical ranges, not quotes- Urgent care$100 – $250
- Primary care$100 – $200
- Hospital / ER$1,200 – $2,500+
$0$1,000$2,000$3,000+
With insurance (copay)
Typical ranges, not quotes- Urgent care$25 – $75
- Primary care$20 – $40
- Hospital / ER$150 – $500+
$0$200$400$600+
When to go to urgent care, and when to call 911
Urgent care is a good fit for
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Urinary tract infection
- Sprain or strain
- Earache
- Work / sports / school physical
- Laceration
- Puncture wound
- Migraine headache
- Sinus infection
- Cough
- Rash
- Back pain
- Car accident
- Elevated blood pressure
- General wellness exam
Call 911 or go to the ER for
- Chest pain
- Severe abdominal pain
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Sudden blurred vision
- Numbness in face, arm, or leg, especially on one side
- Weakness on one side of the body or difficulty speaking
- Sudden, severe headache
- Bleeding that won't stop
- Coughing up or vomiting blood
- Severe burns
Do not delay treatment for a serious medical problem.
Common reasons people visit urgent care
General information: urgent care centers handle non-emergency illness, injury and routine needs, usually the same day. Services differ from clinic to clinic, so check the listing or call ahead.
Illness
- Cold & flu symptoms
- Strep throat
- Sinus infection
- Ear infection
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia (mild)
Injury
- Sprains & strains
- Minor fractures
- Lacerations & cuts (stitches)
- Puncture wounds
- Burns (minor)
- Animal & insect bites
Diagnostics & procedures
- X-rays (on-site)
- EKG / ECG
- Lab tests & bloodwork
- STD testing
- Pregnancy testing
- Drug screening
Preventive & routine
- Sports physicals
- School & camp physicals
- Work / DOT physicals
- Travel vaccinations
- Flu shots
- Tetanus boosters
Frequently asked questions
How many urgent care centers are in Santa Cruz, CA?
Santa Cruz, CA has 21 urgent care centers listed on UCL.
Is there a 24-hour urgent care in Santa Cruz, CA?
Yes. 1 facility offers 24-hour service in Santa Cruz. Use the "Open 24 hours" filter on the listings above to see them.
Are urgent care centers in Santa Cruz open on weekends?
7 of the 21 urgent care centers listed in Santa Cruz list Saturday hours and 6 list Sunday hours. Hours are not listed for 9, so call those to check. Holiday hours are often shorter; confirm with the clinic before a holiday visit.
Which urgent care centers in Santa Cruz are open late?
5 centers list weekday hours past 7 PM, and 1 lists 24-hour hours. They are named in the "Open late, weekends and 24 hours" lists on this page. Hours change, so call before a late visit.
Which urgent care is closest to the center of Santa Cruz?
Westside Chiropractic Center is the listed urgent care center closest to the center of Santa Cruz, about 0.3 mi away. The list above shows verified clinics first, then the rest by distance from the city center.
What insurance do urgent care centers in Santa Cruz take?
On our listings, the networks named most often by Santa Cruz urgent care centers are UMR (5), UnitedHealthcare (5) and Aetna (4), with the number of clinics in brackets. 9 of the 21 list at least one network. Call the clinic to confirm it takes your plan.
Do urgent care centers in Santa Cruz require an appointment?
Most urgent care centers accept walk-in patients without an appointment, though some offer optional online check-in. Call the clinic or check its listing to confirm its policy.
What does urgent care cost in Santa Cruz, CA?
Out-of-pocket urgent care costs in CA typically range from $100–$250 for an uninsured visit, depending on services; visits that include X-rays, lab tests, or minor procedures (stitches, splints) usually run $200–$400. With insurance, the visit cost is usually a copay of $25–$75. These are typical ranges, not quotes; verify with each facility before visiting.
When should I go to urgent care vs the ER in Santa Cruz?
Go to urgent care for non-life-threatening illness or injury: fevers, sprains, infections, minor cuts, mild asthma, UTIs, flu, rashes. Go to the ER for chest pain, severe abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, severe head injury, heavy bleeding, severe burns, or any potentially life-threatening symptom. When in doubt with a serious symptom, call 911.
Do urgent care centers in Santa Cruz treat children?
Most urgent care centers treat patients of all ages, including children, and some are pediatric-only; call ahead to check a clinic's minimum age. For infants under 6 months with a high fever, contact a pediatrician or the ER directly.
Can I get an X-ray, lab test, or stitches at urgent care in Santa Cruz?
Many urgent care centers offer on-site X-rays, basic lab tests (strep, flu, COVID, mono, UTI), IV fluids, sutures, and splints, but not all do. More advanced imaging (MRI, CT) typically requires a hospital. Call the clinic to confirm before you go.
Do urgent care centers in Santa Cruz prescribe antibiotics?
Yes. Urgent care providers can prescribe antibiotics for bacterial infections (strep throat, UTIs, sinus and ear infections, skin infections) when clinically appropriate. They follow CDC stewardship guidelines, so they will not prescribe antibiotics for viral illness like the common cold or most cases of bronchitis.
Can I do a telehealth visit instead of going to urgent care in Santa Cruz?
Some urgent care centers offer telehealth visits for non-emergency issues like cold and flu symptoms, prescription refills, rashes, or follow-up care. In-person visits are still required for X-rays, lab tests, and physical exams. Ask the clinic whether it offers telehealth.
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