| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. overlooking the ocean, this quaint hotel on beach hill is 0. suites offer living rooms, fireplaces and/or jacuzzi tubs. amenities include a heated outdoor pool, as well as a barbecue and picnic area. cozy, simply furnished rooms are equipped with kitchens, cable tv and free wi-fi. 3 miles from the municipal wharf. 2 miles from the santa cruz beach boardwalk and 0
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 7
Giant Dipper (8 min)
Iconic red & white wooden roller coaster dating to 1924 overlooking the beach & wharf. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (5 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. Lighthouse Field State Beach (5 min)
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling. Santa Cruz Beach (7 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Steamer Lane (20 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. Capitola Beach (15 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. Roaring Camp (19 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (5 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (11 min)
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots. Wilder Ranch State Park (12 min)
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding. Santa Cruz Wharf (13 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. Main Beach (9 min)
Spacious beach with soft sand, waves & close proximity to the boardwalk, amusement rides & eateries. Seacliff State Beach (16 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. Natural Bridges State Beach (9 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing The Mystery Spot (14 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. | 
