| this bright, modern hotel is a 3-minute walk from santa cruz beach and 1. 1 miles from downtown santa cruz. hallcrest vineyards is 7. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. all rooms include free wifi and have private bathrooms with showers, as well as cable tv, coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves, while premium rooms also have flat-screen tvs and private whirlpool tubs. 8 miles away. freebies include a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, airport shuttle and parking, as well as a seasonal outdoor pool
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 8
Natural Bridges State Beach (11 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (4 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. Roaring Camp (21 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. Seacliff State Beach (19 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. Giant Dipper (5 min)
Iconic red & white wooden roller coaster dating to 1924 overlooking the beach & wharf. Santa Cruz Beach (6 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Wilder Ranch State Park (14 min)
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (13 min)
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots. Capitola Beach (17 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. Santa Cruz Wharf (20 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. Main Beach (7 min)
Spacious beach with soft sand, waves & close proximity to the boardwalk, amusement rides & eateries. Steamer Lane (7 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. The Mystery Spot (15 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (7 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. Lighthouse Field State Beach (7 min)
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling. | 
