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

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

10.1 km from Westlake

Bree

NT$3,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 10 - Feb 11

Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Fern River Resort

7.1 km from Westlake

Echo

NT$3,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 24 - Feb 25

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

8.9 km from Westlake

Margaret

NT$3,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 10 - Feb 11

Masood's Lodge

17.9 km from Westlake

Joshua

NT$6,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 12 - Feb 13

Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, River View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

30.5 km from Westlake

Jacob

NT$4,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 9 - Feb 10

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

15.5 km from Westlake

KIM

NT$3,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

11.8 km from Westlake

Listya

NT$3,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

25.3 km from Westlake

mariebeth

NT$4,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 6 - Mar 7

On the beach, free beach shuttle, beach towels, beach volleyball

Seascape Beach Resort

15.1 km from Westlake

anna

NT$10,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

12.4 km from Westlake

Jewlia

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

7 km from Westlake

Zhiwei

NT$5,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 16 - Feb 17

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

26.1 km from Westlake

Luz

NT$4,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 25 - Feb 26

Chaminade Resort & Spa

5.6 km from Westlake

Andre

NT$7,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

Inn At Pasatiempo

3 km from Westlake

Shana

NT$3,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 10 - Feb 11

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

7 km from Westlake

Therese

NT$4,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 25 - Feb 26

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

6.6 km from Westlake

Miguel

NT$3,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 9 - Feb 10

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

24.3 km from Westlake

carlos

NT$5,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 7 - Mar 8

National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Westlake

Scott

NT$2,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 2 km from Westlake

Melissa

NT$3,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 17 - Feb 18

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Westlake

Margaret

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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.

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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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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.

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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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Top Westlake Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was super! We stayed 3 nights, came in for work and had our 6 year old kid with us. They accommodated everything! People that work there are the nicest and so hospitable. We tried other hotels in the area, newer on Beach street but nothing like this Marriott. From room size, to bed comfort to the people that work there and the prices are very reasonable for the area. "