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.
Santa Cruz Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
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
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Friendly staff as always. Fortunately, this is going to be our second home for the next four years. Bed is comfortable, has a great bar for drinks ☺️
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Hotel was very clean. Room was also clean and comfortable.. Wish parking was included, but overall had a great stay and would go back.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Great outdoor hot tub and direct beach access
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The room was clean, a little loud though.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Location was great close to the beach and the Redwoods.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Very normal hotel, staff was very friendly, breakfast was fresh. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
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.
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.
Mission Hill
While visiting Mission Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic 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.
Westlake Travel Guide
- Monterey Bay
- Silicon Valley
- Mystery Spot
- Santa Cruz Wharf
- Roaring Camp Railroads
- Rio Del Mar Beach
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- La Selva Beach
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Ocean Street
- Ano Nuevo State Park
- Mount Madonna Center
- Pacific Avenue
- Santa Cruz Harbor
- Main Beach
- Hakone Gardens
- Old Town Los Gatos
- Moss Landing State Beach
- Pasatiempo Golf Course
- Cowell's Beach
