Westlake Travel Guide

Santa Cruz

Popular places to visit

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Mystery Spot

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.

Mystery Spot
Natural Bridges State Park

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.

Natural Bridges State Park
Santa Cruz Wharf

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.

Santa Cruz Wharf
Ocean Street

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.

Ocean Street
Main Beach

Main Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Main Beach during your travels in Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Main Beach

Top hotels in Westlake

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is 4.149.105 ₫ per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
4.149.105 ₫
4.763.383 ₫ total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Fine Dinning ,safe and Relaxing by the pool family Enjoyed 👌"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is 7.802.405 ₫ per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
7.802.405 ₫
8.862.123 ₫ total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Top choice of Beach Front Hotel
"Excelelnt Hotel with great service and View!!! Many amenties for resort fee!!"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is 3.332.912 ₫ per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
3.332.912 ₫
4.140.813 ₫ total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,102 reviews)
"I had a peaceful stay! I lo ed the hotel and the service, nice staff! Thank you!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is 3.637.643 ₫ per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
3.637.643 ₫
4.153.171 ₫ total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,131 reviews)
"I loved my stay there! The hotel is beautiful with trees around. Staff were friendly!"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is 3.761.280 ₫ per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
3.761.280 ₫
4.328.366 ₫ total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (842 reviews)
"The hotel location is fantastic if the Boardwalk is your focus, literally one block away. The room was large with a sitting area. We traveled with our two kids and the sofa bed was useful. There was enough space for a twin blowup mattress too. There's a pool, although we didnt use but saw olentyy ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Seascape Beach Resort
Seascape Beach Resort
4 out of 5
One Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos, CA
The price is 8.572.207 ₫ per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
8.572.207 ₫
11.414.229 ₫ total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free valet parking, 3 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (710 reviews)
Family get away!
"We gathered with multiple families renting multiple condos. We had a villa that had a full ocean view. The room has very old pots pans and other items. They were really impossible to keep clean. The condo was very outdated. Service was very slow due to them being at capacity."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Seascape Beach Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Westlake

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Harvey West

When in Harvey West, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Harvey West
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Westside Santa Cruz

4/5(31 area reviews)

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

Westside Santa Cruz
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Mission Hill

While visiting Mission Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.

Mission Hill
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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.

Downtown Santa Cruz
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Circles

While Circles may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Cowell's Beach.

Circles
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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 Main Beach.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

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