| this contemporary hotel is 2 minutes' walk from the santa cruz beach boardwalk and a 9-minute walk to santa cruz wharf. perks include complimentary continental breakfast and parking (1 spot per room). the colorful rooms are decorated with original artwork and feature wood floors, balconies, flat-screen tvs, minifridges and free wi-fi. . some rooms add additional living areas and whirlpool tubs
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 8
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (9 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. Lighthouse Field State Beach (9 min)
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling. Santa Cruz Wharf (17 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. Roaring Camp (21 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. The Mystery Spot (15 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. Main Beach (5 min)
Spacious beach with soft sand, waves & close proximity to the boardwalk, amusement rides & eateries. Natural Bridges State Beach (13 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (1 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. Giant Dipper (3 min)
Iconic red & white wooden roller coaster dating to 1924 overlooking the beach & wharf. Seacliff State Beach (18 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. Capitola Beach (17 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. Santa Cruz Beach (3 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Wilder Ranch State Park (15 min)
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (14 min)
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots. Steamer Lane (9 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. | 
