Westlake Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during your visit to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Mystery Spot
Find out about the history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
Natural Bridges State Park
You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Santa Cruz Wharf
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
Ocean Street
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Pacific Avenue
During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Westlake
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
The Dream Inn is always our go to spot. The hotel is close to everything fun, clean and the staff are great!
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hot tub was out of order n I wish they had mentioned because it’s why I chose to stay here
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Pool was great and plenty of lounge chairs available.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
I had an amazing experience and the staff was top notch .
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Room very clean warm water at pool and really relaxing hot tub and pool areas
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
The suite was spacious and well-maintained, and the updated bathroom added a nice modern touch. I also appreciated the clean and convenient garage, which made parking easy. One minor issue was that a $100 security deposit was charged without prior notice, which would have been helpful to know in ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westlake
Harvey West
When in Harvey West, you can plan a visit to Ocean Street and Mission Santa Cruz, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Westside Santa Cruz
Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue.
Mission Hill
While visiting Mission Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
Nobel
While Nobel may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum and Natural Bridges State Park.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House.
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.
