Westlake Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Westlake
Things to do

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
Top hotels in Westlake

Chaminade Resort & Spa
"There was no phone in the room. Only text for request. No service connection."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Probably the coolest hotel I’ve stayed at in as far as I can remember. The decor was out of this world! The bed was absolutely fabulous! Loved the little extras (night time surprises on my pillow, cold lavender towels and popsicles by the pool). Couldn’t have asked for a better stay!"
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
"Save your money"
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Marea Sol Hotel
"If you’re looking to be near the beach, this is a great location. I don’t know how long this property has been around but it felt like it was renovated in the past few years. So that’s a plus. The onsite pool is small. While onsite parking is provided, it’s not the best because the only way to get ..."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 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 Santa Cruz Main Beach.

Upper Seabright
While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.











