| some rooms have fireplaces, 4-poster beds and pacific ocean views. the 6 plush, refined rooms are individually furnished and come with antiques and original artworks. cooked breakfast is provided, and served in a bright dining room overlooking a garden. parking is available. occupying a queen anne victorian home dating from 1887, this upscale b&b is 3 blocks from the santa cruz boardwalk, 5 blocks from downtown santa cruz and a mile from the historic santa cruz mission. all have private bathrooms, plus tvs, dvd players and free wi-fi. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:30 am
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 7
The Mystery Spot (14 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (5 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. Roaring Camp (20 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (13 min)
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots. Steamer Lane (6 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. Main Beach (10 min)
Spacious beach with soft sand, waves & close proximity to the boardwalk, amusement rides & eateries. Seacliff State Beach (17 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. Natural Bridges State Beach (10 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing Giant Dipper (8 min)
Iconic red & white wooden roller coaster dating to 1924 overlooking the beach & wharf. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (6 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. Capitola Beach (15 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. Santa Cruz Beach (6 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Santa Cruz Wharf (17 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. Wilder Ranch State Park (13 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. | 
