Westlake, CA
Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as part of your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Mystery Spot
Find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at 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 biking 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 enjoy retail therapy 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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Westlake Hotel Deals
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Felt taken care of from start to finish!
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The place was a very clean. Staff was very helpful. Food was good. Petfriendly. It was close to the places we went to. I would stay there again.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
I had an amazing experience and the staff was top notch .
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
This hotel was not only stunning, but the staff were professional and friendly. The decor was gorgeous and the finishes throughout were truly spectacular. The amenities were incredible as well. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for an amazing place to stay by the beach. One ...
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
The breakfast was decent, but I chose this hotel because it presents itself as family-friendly and it lacked some basic things.**There were no high chairs for babies in the breakfast area, even though many families were staying there and all the babies had to sit on their parents’ laps. Also, I didn’t ...
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Excellent value for the price. Microwaves and a small business center for printing would be great.
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Westlake
Harvey West
While there might not be top attractions in Harvey West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ocean Street and Mission Santa Cruz.
Westside Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.
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 might 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 Swift Street Courtyard.
Downtown
If you're spending some time in Downtown, Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House are top sights worth seeing.
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.
