Westlake Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Westlake
Things to do

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Santa Cruz Ice Cream Tour 4 Stops Samples Full Scoops

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

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Watch out some of the rooms are road facing and if you don't pay attention they might want you to take that up"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
"CLEAN ROOMS AND GREAT LOCATION."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"Stayed 3 nights. Was awesome poolside with the fire pit. Pool was nice, parking was easy, rooms were great. Didn’t hear a lot of noise at all, which is rare. Shower was great, gym was good too."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
"Ok location. Great view but properly has not been maintained"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
"It was a great stay. Will definitely book again!"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa
"The place is great for a getaway. It's close to so many different places to visit and eat. And if you don't want to go anywhere, the food and service at the View is amazing too. So many things to do right there."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
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 Pleasure Point Park.

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.













