Westlake, CA

Santa Cruz

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Another beautiful sunset 🌇

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.5/5(2,013 reviews)

Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The place where you can't stay straight.

Mystery Spot

4/5(639 reviews)

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.

Mystery Spot
Santa Cruz Wharf

Santa Cruz Wharf

4.5/5(85 reviews)

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.

Santa Cruz Wharf
Natural Bridges State Park

Natural Bridges State Park

4.5/5(251 reviews)

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.

Natural Bridges State Park
Ocean Street

Ocean Street

4.5/5(14 reviews)

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.

Ocean Street
Sunrise at Walton Lighthouse

Santa Cruz Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Santa Cruz with a trip to Santa Cruz Harbor. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Santa Cruz Harbor

Things to do

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

￥4,193
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt
Secret Beach Location

Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz

￥5,063
per traveler
Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz
Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

￥2,892
per adult
Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

￥18,660
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz: Private Brewery Tour

Santa Cruz: Private Brewery Tour

￥72,290
per traveler
Santa Cruz: Private Brewery Tour
Smile, smile.

Santa Cruz Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour (eBike)

￥15,912
per adult
Santa Cruz Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour (eBike)
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Westlake Hotel Deals

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is ￥32,772 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
￥32,772
￥37,376 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,211 reviews)
Liked our stay
"Highly recommended place to stay for family with kids: clean, safe hotel rooms with shallow pool for kids, walking distance to the beach and amusement park Boardwalk. Free breakfast is included. Parking garage is available ( with $25 per night )."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos, CA
The price is ￥26,206 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
￥26,206
￥30,009 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,098 reviews)
"The restaurant has a nice pond at the back side. The s"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is ￥65,676 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
￥65,676
￥74,292 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great service, and very clean."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is ￥24,715 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
￥24,715
￥28,337 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Liked everything"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is ￥28,438 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
￥28,438
￥32,514 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (858 reviews)
"We loved the valets!! They were respectful, courteous, & helpful! The overnight front desk was a little absent. I forgot my key & phone & was not able to get in until my husband came looking for me on each floor. The phone at the front door was missing g so there was no way to communicate with ..."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is ￥30,866 per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
￥30,866
￥41,189 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"One of our best stays so far perfect for a small family, with a beautiful 2-mile trail."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Chaminade Resort & Spa
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Other neighborhoods around Westlake

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Harvey West

While there might not be top attractions in Harvey West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street.

Harvey West
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Westside Santa Cruz

4/5(2,586 area reviews)

Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

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

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

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 there might not be top attractions in Circles, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Cowell's Beach.

Circles
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Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

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