Westlake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Activities
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
AU$63
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
AU$63
per adult
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
AU$180
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
AU$194
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
AU$63
per adult
Our pick of the best Westlake Hotel Deals
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$475 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$475
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (482 reviews)
"I can’t possibly give this resort enough stars. Exceeds expectations with the complimentary bottle of wine and snacks in the room, motion activated lighting under bathroom counters to guide the way to the toilet at night, the low step in the shower to put your leg on to shave. The pool was fantastic, ..."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$341 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$341
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$119 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
AU$119
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$176 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
AU$176
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,623 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Nice hotel right across from the beach and about 2 blocks from the Wharf. Very walkable location."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$116 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$116
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,122 reviews)
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Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$213 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$213
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Westlake
Find the best Westlake areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.
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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.
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.
