Title: Visit Westlake: Best of Westlake, Santa Cruz Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Westlake](https://expedia.ca/Westlake-Santa-Cruz-Hotels.0-n553248635976384030-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Cruz](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Cruz.d6666.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Cruz.d6666.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Westlake Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Westlake.d553248635976384030.Car-Rental-Guide)[Westlake Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Westlake.d553248635976384030.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Westlake ## Santa Cruz ## Visit Westlake Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Santa Cruz travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz.dx6666) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Gotta ride this 100 year old wooden roller Coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/b45be7dc-b7ee-4e2f-913e-96687d20622a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 4/5(70 reviews) Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as part of your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz-Beach-Boardwalk-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6065915.Vacation-Attraction) ![The place where you can't stay straight.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065921/d28cfec3-0a62-49c3-8c59-000ebb30e504.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mystery Spot 4.5/5(11 reviews) Find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots. [](https://expedia.ca/Mystery-Spot-Santa-Cruz.d6065921.Vacation-Attraction) ![USA-Santa Cruz-Natural Bridges State Beach; Shutterstock ID 101070745](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065917/43bea666-ed08-4f82-a646-075da65a2a91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Natural Bridges State Park 5/5(5 reviews) You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails. [](https://expedia.ca/Natural-Bridges-State-Park-Santa-Cruz.d6065917.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pier at Santa Cruz, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6209895/eb65cea1-184a-499c-ae20-633fad3592be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Cruz Wharf 4/5(2 reviews) After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz-Wharf-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6209895.Vacation-Attraction) ![EN5XP1 Street scene in autumn with shops art galleries on Ocean Avenue Carmel Monterey County California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351808/ef056b2b-5188-40e2-985c-ead470ec0f72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ocean Street During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Ocean-Street-Santa-Cruz.d6351808.Vacation-Attraction) ![CWFJJA USA California CA Santa Cruz clock tower and trolley on Pacific Avenue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327592/765dd2b7-8dc8-43e9-a63e-99581f2057c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pacific Avenue During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Pacific-Avenue-Santa-Cruz.d6327592.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5204449/43dc9f95-f013-4b9a-b724-1190dca566bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour CA $7 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/capitola-private-personalized-self-guided-app-tour.a5204449.activity-details) ![Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47178731/1548d3e5-e5e6-4438-b9c3-b01c5bb45f5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour CA $7 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/uc-santa-cruz-personalized-self-guided-app-tour.a47178731.activity-details) ![Meet Capitola Wine Bar owners! ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50146719/f624ae8e-9e87-4cf8-a553-90ad667e4e95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Capitola Friday Night Food Tour CA $177 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/capitola-friday-night-food-tour.a50146719.activity-details) ![Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4727123/b0039426-a2f4-40df-84b8-4989144625a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz CA $190 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/beginner-surfing-lesson-pacifica-or-santa-cruz.a4727123.activity-details) ![Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4252920/81677566-18a6-4e11-abfe-6b1d4f48d69b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Redwoods Forest Bathing CA $163 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/redwoods-forest-bathing.a4252920.activity-details) ![Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1389006/f88c6e25-e576-4462-9814-d27f0a305b4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area CA $177 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/beginner-outdoor-rock-climbing-bay-area.a1389006.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Cruz.d6666.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Westlake Hotel Deals ![Dream Inn Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23409/0f675563_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dream Inn Santa Cruz 175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA CA $310 CA $354 total Apr 21 - Apr 22 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) Great location, cute beach themed rooms. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The walls are really thin though. Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F04%2F2026&endDate=22%2F04%2F2026&selected=23409&PinnedHotelID=23409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384030) ![Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3700/3633/708ac094_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA CA $168 CA $195 total Apr 23 - Apr 24 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,094 reviews) Comfortable and clean. Attractive property Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F04%2F2026&endDate=24%2F04%2F2026&selected=3633&PinnedHotelID=3633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384030) ![Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11100/11056/ed4e7c2d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection 611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA CA $180 CA $208 total Apr 23 - Apr 24 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,229 reviews) Clean and quiet. Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F04%2F2026&endDate=24%2F04%2F2026&selected=11056&PinnedHotelID=11056&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384030) ![Chaminade Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27600/27566/9f8bd72a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chaminade Resort & Spa 1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA CA $183 CA $268 total Apr 26 - Apr 27 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) Rooms were nice; beds were a little too firm. The pools are nice; there wasn’t a bar open at the pool but they had a service option although it took an hour to be delivered. The hiking paths were a fun thing to do. Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=27566&PinnedHotelID=27566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384030) ![La Bahia Hotel and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116230000/116228500/116228420/d4fd4c92_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Bahia Hotel and Spa 215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA CA $558 CA $704 total Apr 27 - Apr 28 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (192 reviews) Beautiful! Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=116228420&PinnedHotelID=116228420&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384030) ![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8700/8673/996bc4c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz 550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA CA $206 CA $237 total Apr 23 - Apr 24 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,250 reviews) Great hotel to stay if you want to be close to the Boardwalk. Second time staying here and our girls loved it! Breakfast included is always good to have when you travel with kids. Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F04%2F2026&endDate=24%2F04%2F2026&selected=8673&PinnedHotelID=8673&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976384030) [See all 1,200 properties in Westlake](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976384030) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz-Harvey-West.dx896314946395267072) ![Westside Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/b5aae69b-1420-44c5-9700-09c18e2d48b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Westside Santa Cruz 4/5(35 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz-Westside-Santa-Cruz.dx553248633938969903) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mission Hill While visiting Mission Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. 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