Westlake Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Westlake
Things to do

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Top hotels in Westlake

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Seaside Inn & Suites
"Very friendly staff and quick service"
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Marea Sol Hotel

Casablanca On The Beach
"Great place to stay!!!"
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
"Everything was great! I did not get to try the breakfast, pool or gym due to how early I would head out. But overall good. The only issues I personally was that the water would drain super slow in the shower. And because of how early I would leave, there was a moment where they couldn’t find valet ..."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Where to stay in Westlake

Westside Santa Cruz
Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

Eastside Santa Cruz
Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Pleasure Point
While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and 38th Avenue Beach Access.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats
While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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.












