What's it like in Westlake?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting Santa Cruz's Westlake neighborhood.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Westlake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Westlake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Westlake?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Westlake, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

What can I see and do in this Santa Cruz neighborhood?

A few places to visit in the area around Westlake include University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Mission Santa Cruz, and Williams-Reynolds House. When you're sightseeing in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Town Clock are also worth a stop.

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Our top choices for Westlake hotels

Saratoga Oaks Lodge

30.8 km from Westlake

Andrew

NT$4,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 2 - Apr 3

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

15.5 km from Westlake

Jenna

NT$3,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 31 - Apr 1

Hotel Los Gatos

27.6 km from Westlake

Aslam

NT$6,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

25.3 km from Westlake

Michael

NT$4,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 19 - Apr 20

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

6.6 km from Westlake

Isabel

NT$5,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 26 - Apr 27

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

27.6 km from Westlake

Behrooz

NT$5,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 27 - Mar 28

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

28.2 km from Westlake

John

NT$5,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Inn At Pasatiempo

3 km from Westlake

Douglas

NT$4,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 19 - Apr 20

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

23.9 km from Westlake

Sheila

NT$2,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 30 - Mar 31

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Living area

ROYAL INN

26 km from Westlake

Jesus

NT$2,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 30 - Mar 31

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

7.9 km from Westlake

Olga

NT$4,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 13 - Apr 14

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

7 km from Westlake

Monica

NT$5,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 22 - Apr 23

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

24.3 km from Westlake

Noemi

NT$5,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

11.8 km from Westlake

Jane

NT$5,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 12 - Apr 13

Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Westlake

Roxana

NT$4,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 12 - Apr 13

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

12.4 km from Westlake

Kathleen

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Westlake

Michael

NT$4,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 12 - Apr 13

Toll House Hotel Los Gatos

27.4 km from Westlake

william

NT$6,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 27 - Mar 28

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 5.2 km from Westlake

George

NT$7,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 30 - Mar 31

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Westlake

Dan

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Where to stay in Westlake

Find the best Westlake areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

This is a small state park at the northern end of Santa Cruz' scenic West Cliff Drive and a little over a mile from the Boardwalk, wharf and Main Beach. A couple of times a year you can see Monarch butterflies during their migration. They are not in the numbers of years past, but you'll still see some.

If you walk north towards the rocks during low tide you will find some amazing tidepools full of sea anenomes, sea urchins, starfish, crabs, hermit crabs, and all sorts of marine life. The tidepools are on a ledge, so the tide needs to be quite high (>4 ft?) to reach them.

The beach is absolutely stunning at sunset.

#localsecrets

Westside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

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Eastside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

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Nice place to have coffee and watch the waves. Great surf spot. NO bathrooms! #beach #ocean #surf #shops #view

Pleasure Point

World-renowned surf spot with a strong surf culture, Pleasure Point offers picturesque ocean views along East Cliff Drive and a walkable path with separate bike lanes. Enjoy amenities at Pleasure Point Park and nearby 41st Ave commercial district.

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CWFJJA USA California CA Santa Cruz clock tower and trolley on Pacific Avenue

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky

Upper Seabright

When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Top Westlake Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

8/10 Good

"Breakfast menu consisted of waffles, meat patties and potatoes but no eggs. OJ, coffee and tea were available. The Wi-Fi performed exceptionally well. The room did not have a safe but otherwise was exceptional. "