| most rooms have shared balconies with ocean views. suites add full kitchens and pull-out sofas. there's a casual cafe, an outdoor heated pool and a picnic area. the bright, airy rooms feature hardwood floors, minifridges and microwaves, plus ipod docks, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. a minute's walk from both cowell beach and main beach, this colorful, casual hotel is an 11-minute walk from the santa cruz beach boardwalk and the santa cruz wharf. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking and hot drinks are complimentary. room service is available
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 7
Santa Cruz Beach (5 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Santa Cruz Wharf (14 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. Seacliff State Beach (17 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. The Mystery Spot (15 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. Capitola Beach (16 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. Wilder Ranch State Park (13 min)
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (4 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (6 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. Steamer Lane (6 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. Giant Dipper (7 min)
Iconic red & white wooden roller coaster dating to 1924 overlooking the beach & wharf. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (12 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 Main Beach (8 min)
Spacious beach with soft sand, waves & close proximity to the boardwalk, amusement rides & eateries. Roaring Camp (19 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. Lighthouse Field State Beach (6 min)
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling. | 
