| accessed via exterior corridors, the homey rooms feature hardwood floors, and offer complimentary wi-fi and cable tv, plus microwaves, minifridges and keurig coffeemakers. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. airy studios add sofabeds and/or kitchenettes. parking and continental breakfast are free. other amenities include an outdoor patio, a heated pool and loaner bikes. pets are welcome for a fee. this relaxed hotel is a 13-minute walk from the santa cruz beach boardwalk, 3 miles from natural bridges state beach and 4 miles from the quirky mystery spot visual-illusion attraction
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 6
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (11 min)
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots. Natural Bridges State Beach (9 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing The Mystery Spot (14 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (9 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. Main Beach (12 min)
Spacious beach with soft sand, waves & close proximity to the boardwalk, amusement rides & eateries. Lighthouse Field State Beach (5 min)
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling. Santa Cruz Wharf (14 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. Capitola Beach (15 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. Giant Dipper (11 min)
Iconic red & white wooden roller coaster dating to 1924 overlooking the beach & wharf. Wilder Ranch State Park (12 min)
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding. Steamer Lane (5 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. Seacliff State Beach (16 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (5 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. Santa Cruz Beach (10 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Roaring Camp (19 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. | 
