| freebies include a breakfast buffet and parking. there's also a bar, a bocce court and a patio with a fireplace, as well as an outdoor pool, a hot tub and an exercise room. casual, colorful 1-bedroom suites offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and living areas with sofabeds, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. set a mile from capitola beach on the pacific ocean, this understated all-suite hotel is also a mile from the capitola museum and 5 miles from the santa cruz beach boardwalk. upgraded suites add fireplaces, balconies and/or whirlpool tubs. other amenities include a business center and a coin-operated laundry
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 8
Natural Bridges State Beach (20 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing The Mystery Spot (16 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. Roaring Camp (22 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. Seacliff State Beach (11 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park (27 min)
Hiking, biking & jogging trails on varied terrain rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains. Main Beach (13 min)
Spacious beach with soft sand, waves & close proximity to the boardwalk, amusement rides & eateries. New Brighton State Beach (10 min)
Laid-back site with expansive bay views & a campground on a wooded bluff above the sand. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (15 min)
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots. Lighthouse Field State Beach (17 min)
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (13 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. Capitola Beach (12 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. Santa Cruz Wharf (18 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. Santa Cruz Beach (13 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Steamer Lane (17 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (17 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. | 
