| set on cowell beach, this trendy hotel with a retro vibe is a 7-minute walk from dining on the santa cruz wharf and 11 minutes' walk from the thrill rides on the santa cruz beach boardwalk. there's a stylish seafood restaurant with ocean views, and a casual lounge with a bar. other amenities include a beachfront outdoor pool, a deck with sunloungers, and a hot tub, plus event space for up to 250 guests. room service is available. suites add separate living rooms with sofabeds. bright, modern rooms featuring balconies or patios include flat-screen tvs, minifridges, free wi-fi and ipod docks, along with keurig coffeemakers. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. most have ocean views
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 7
Seacliff State Beach (17 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. Roaring Camp (19 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (5 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. The Mystery Spot (14 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. Giant Dipper (8 min)
Iconic red & white wooden roller coaster dating to 1924 overlooking the beach & wharf. Santa Cruz Wharf (12 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. Natural Bridges State Beach (9 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing Wilder Ranch State Park (12 min)
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding. Steamer Lane (14 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. Capitola Beach (16 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (12 min)
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots. Santa Cruz Beach (6 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Lighthouse Field State Beach (16 min)
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling. Main Beach (9 min)
Spacious beach with soft sand, waves & close proximity to the boardwalk, amusement rides & eateries. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (15 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. | 
