| there's also a sundeck and an outdoor cafe. a block from the beach, this hillside b&b in an 1890s victorian home is a 10-minute walk from the santa cruz wharf. the 5 rooms are individually decorated with mexican accents and feature antique furniture, private baths and free wifi, plus fireplaces or wood-burning stoves. homemade breakfast is served each morning. . there are also 2 private cottages
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 8
Giant Dipper (7 min)
Iconic red & white wooden roller coaster dating to 1924 overlooking the beach & wharf. Santa Cruz Wharf (14 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. The Mystery Spot (15 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. Seacliff State Beach (18 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. Steamer Lane (6 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. Wilder Ranch State Park (14 min)
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding. Lighthouse Field State Beach (6 min)
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (6 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. Roaring Camp (20 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (3 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. Capitola Beach (16 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. Santa Cruz Beach (5 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Main Beach (8 min)
Spacious beach with soft sand, waves & close proximity to the boardwalk, amusement rides & eateries. 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 (10 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing | 
