| this modest hotel is 3 minutes' walk from shops, eateries and amusements along the iconic santa cruz beach boardwalk, and 3 miles from natural bridges state beach. upgraded rooms add ocean views and/or whirlpool tubs. parking and continental breakfast are complimentary. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. accessed via exterior corridors, the simply furnished rooms offer air-conditioning and cable tv
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 7
Seacliff State Beach (17 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. Lighthouse Field State Beach (4 min)
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling. Main Beach (9 min)
Spacious beach with soft sand, waves & close proximity to the boardwalk, amusement rides & eateries. Santa Cruz Beach (6 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (11 min)
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots. Steamer Lane (19 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. Wilder Ranch State Park (12 min)
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding. Natural Bridges State Beach (8 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. Giant Dipper (8 min)
Iconic red & white wooden roller coaster dating to 1924 overlooking the beach & wharf. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (5 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (19 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. Santa Cruz Wharf (11 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. Roaring Camp (19 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. | 
