Many homes in Santa Cruz are preparing for the arrival of little ghosts and goblins on Halloween. You can bet our 12 year old goblins are ready for trick or treating at homes in Santa Cruz. Our favorite spot is the neighborhood around Westlake pond. Many homes around the Westlake pond in Santa Cruz are decked out, some complete with haunted houses, and scary ghouls to meet you at the door. We make a day of it with pumpkin carving, a little dinner and then out for a little trick or treating.