| amenities include an outdoor heated pool and hot tub, 4 tennis courts and 3 miles of hiking trails. breezy rooms in 11 villas feature spanish-inspired decor, free wi-fi, flat-screens and coffeemakers. some have patios, while suites add living areas. set on 300 mountaintop acres, this polished, mission-style resort is 3 miles from the hip shops in downtown santa cruz, and 4. a zen-like spa offers indoor and outdoor treatments (fee). check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. room service is available. 1 miles from the santa cruz beach boardwalk. there's also a laid-back eatery serving breakfast and lunch, and a restaurant/bar offering eclectic dishes and al fresco dining
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 7
New Brighton State Beach (13 min)
Laid-back site with expansive bay views & a campground on a wooded bluff above the sand. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (19 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (13 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. Roaring Camp (20 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. Lighthouse Field State Beach (17 min)
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling. Santa Cruz Wharf (19 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. The Mystery Spot (14 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. Seacliff State Beach (14 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. Santa Cruz Beach (17 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Main Beach (17 min)
Spacious beach with soft sand, waves & close proximity to the boardwalk, amusement rides & eateries. Capitola Beach (13 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (17 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. Natural Bridges State Beach (19 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park (30 min)
Hiking, biking & jogging trails on varied terrain rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains. | 
