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.
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 biking 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 biking trails.
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
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
This is quickly becoming my favorite hotel. The staff was kind and the room is comfortable.
Reviewed on 19 November 2025
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Awesome view always
Reviewed on 18 November 2025
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Food was superb. The employees were so attentive and very serviceable. This was a business stay so didn’t get the chance to enjoy the amenities. Did manage to squeeze in a hike the shortest trail of the 3 they offer. Breathtaking views especially after rainy day.
Reviewed on 19 November 2025
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Excellent stay. Great service. Only area that needed a little TLC was the exterior hallways which had lots of cob webs.
Reviewed on 19 November 2025
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Nice
Reviewed on 17 November 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Ongoing business trips
Reviewed on 7 November 2025
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.
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 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
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.
Westlake, CA
- Monterey Bay
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Capitola Beach
- Silicon Valley
- Mystery Spot
- University of California
- Santa Cruz Wharf
- Roaring Camp Railroads
- Rio Del Mar Beach
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Natural Bridges State Park
- La Selva Beach
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Santa Cruz Mountains
- Ocean Street
- Capitola Wharf
- Ano Nuevo State Park
- Mount Madonna Center
- University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
- Seacliff State Beach
- Pacific Avenue
- Santa Cruz Harbor
- Old Town Los Gatos
- Zip Line
- Cabrillo College
- Hakone Gardens
- Santa Cruz Main Beach
- Seabright Beach
- Main Beach
- Cowell's Beach
- Moss Landing State Beach
- Pasatiempo Golf Course
