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

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Great location, high end amenities"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
"Ok"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"Hotel was kinda kitschy, in a good way. Thought it was independent only to discover it’s now part of the Marriott family. Room was super small but did have outdoor seating and a gas heater. Restaurant food was good but they’re trying to do too much with too few waitstaff serving the pool crowd and ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
"Clean and well maintained. Really good breakfast. Valet service was convenient and exceptionally fast. Only complaint was the towels were not replaced after cleaning had to go ask for more."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
"The room was awesome! Soft pillows and bed. It was so nice. A seating area on the roof. With a great view. We will be staying there again,."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 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.

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.











