Westlake, CA
Santa Cruz
Popular places to visit
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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.
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.
Things to do
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic
Westlake Hotel Deals
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
gorgeous inside, amenities were perfect from the water fill stations to the lawn games at the pool. rooms were spacious and adorable. we had a great stay
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Ongoing business trips
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Good service great location nice view
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Clean
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Marea Sol Hotel
The room and floors became increasingly dirty do to no housekeeping services during our stay from 11/11/25-11/13/25. The hotel allowed us to check-in 3hrs early! The lobby staff was non-existent until i texted the Manager (?), after which the front desk seemed to always be staffed. The coffee shop ...
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The room was clean and the staff was so friendly! Also appreciated the gift bag for my dogs. Nice location. Close to beaches and freeways.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Ocean Street.
Westside Santa Cruz
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.
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.
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
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Capitola Beach
- Silicon Valley
- Mystery Spot
- University of California
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Natural Bridges State Park
- La Selva Beach
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Ano Nuevo State Park
- Mount Madonna Center
- Seacliff State Beach
- Hakone Gardens
- Testarossa Winery
- Pasatiempo Golf Course
