Westlake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Westlake
Activities
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Our pick of the best Westlake Hotel Deals
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"This hotel was amazing, clean, beautiful and in the perfect location. The restaurant food is delicious too. I will definitely come back."
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
"Tiene. Garrapatas"
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"Updated and renovated hotel and rooms. $28/night for parking in the hotel’s huge parking lot, however you can easily find street parking right next to the hotel. Shower head water pressure was the wosrt I’ve ever experienced. Because the water pressure was so weak, it took much longer to shower. ..."
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026
Our guide on 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.
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.
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.
