| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. this relaxed mediterranean-style inn is 2 blocks from twin lakes state beach and 2 miles from both highway 1 and bustling santa cruz beach. continental breakfast is complimentary. some rooms also have fireplaces, microwaves and/or jacuzzi tubs. the casual rooms offer wet bars with minifridges and coffeemakers, as well as flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi, ipod docking stations and heated bathroom floors. beach chairs, coolers, picnic baskets and massage services (surcharge) are also available
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 10
Roaring Camp (24 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. Capitola Beach (9 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. New Brighton State Beach (14 min)
Laid-back site with expansive bay views & a campground on a wooded bluff above the sand. Santa Cruz Wharf (14 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. Main Beach (10 min)
Spacious beach with soft sand, waves & close proximity to the boardwalk, amusement rides & eateries. Lighthouse Field State Beach (14 min)
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling. Wilder Ranch State Park (20 min)
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (17 min)
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (14 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. The Mystery Spot (17 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. Steamer Lane (14 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. Seacliff State Beach (15 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. Santa Cruz Beach (10 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (10 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. Natural Bridges State Beach (18 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing | 
