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
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Love staying here
Reviewed on 8 January 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
They had a nice restaurant/bar. It was a clean room.
Reviewed on 19 January 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
We enjoyed our stay at Chaminade! It was quite, staffs are very friend and the food at The View was fantastic. We will come back again in the future.
Reviewed on 5 January 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Property is clean and well designed. View of the ocean is fantastic. Very nice and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 7 January 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
The moment you pull into this hotel you feel luxurious. The staff is amazing from the time you get out of your car. Everyone was helpful and smiling.The room was awesome, we had a King room with a balcony view of the ocean. The pool is amazing with firepits and views of the beach.Our bartender at ...
Reviewed on 16 January 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
Yes the beach view and balcony were unobstructed
Reviewed on 16 January 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 Natural Bridges State 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
- University of California
- Silicon Valley
- Roaring Camp Railroads
- Natural Bridges State Park
- Mystery Spot
- Rio Del Mar Beach
- Santa Cruz Wharf
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Santa Cruz Mountains
- La Selva Beach
- Hakone Gardens
- Seacliff State Beach
- Ocean Street
- University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum
- Pacific Avenue
- Capitola Wharf
- Santa Cruz Main Beach
- Main Beach
- Mount Madonna Center
- Santa Cruz Harbor
- Ano Nuevo State Park
- Pasatiempo Golf Course
- Twin Lakes State Beach
- Seabright Beach
- Old Town Los Gatos
- Villa Montalvo
- Cowell's Beach
- Seascape Golf Club
