Westlake
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Introduction to Wilderness Survival Clinic in Santa Cruz
Top hotels in Westlake
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Everything lovely! The heat in my room didn’t work, but I’m not sure if it was human error or what…. Staff extremely sweet and efficient
Reviewed on 25 Jan, 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Great pla
Reviewed on 28 Jan, 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Clean room, friendly staff. Hotel has a cool surf vibe. Great views of the beach, ocean and pier. Lounge was great for a quick bite and drink. Room service for breakfast was quick and yummy.
Reviewed on 29 Jan, 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
The view and room was amazing. The staff at the front desk was also so pleasant.
Reviewed on 25 Jan, 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Beautiful rooms, comfortable beds, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 18 Jan, 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
Friendly staff. Comfortable beds.
Reviewed on 26 Jan, 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.
