| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. complimentary amenities include breakfast, all-day coffee and tea, afternoon cookies and weekend cheese service, as well as area parking passes. some rooms add ceiling fans, pull-out sofas, patios, kitchenettes and/or monterey bay views. there's also a courtyard garden with seating and fire pits. it's a 5-minute walk from the capitola wharf and 4 miles from the santa cruz beach boardwalk. caribbean-inspired rooms sleep from 1 to 5 people and offer free wi-fi, ceiling fans and flat-screen tvs. a minute's walk from capitola beach, this chic boutique hotel set on the site of its grand predecessor, is surrounded by restaurants, shops and galleries
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 9
Lighthouse Field State Beach (20 min)
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling. Main Beach (19 min)
Spacious beach with soft sand, waves & close proximity to the boardwalk, amusement rides & eateries. Natural Bridges State Beach (21 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing The Mystery Spot (17 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (19 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. Steamer Lane (21 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. Seacliff State Beach (11 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. Santa Cruz Wharf (22 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. Roaring Camp (23 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. New Brighton State Beach (8 min)
Laid-back site with expansive bay views & a campground on a wooded bluff above the sand. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (21 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park (27 min)
Hiking, biking & jogging trails on varied terrain rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains. Capitola Beach (1 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. Santa Cruz Beach (19 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (16 min)
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots. | 
