| suites add living areas with pull-out sofas; some have balconies with bay views. overlooking monterey bay, this informal modern hotel is a 10-minute walk from the natural bridges state beach, and 3 miles from the santa cruz beach boardwalk amusement park. unfussy rooms feature free high-speed wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. there's a convenience store and a coin-operated laundry. other amenities include a gym, an outdoor heated pool and a hot tub. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. parking is complimentary, as is a breakfast buffet served in a casual breakfast room or on a patio with a fire pit
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 11
Wilder Ranch State Park (6 min)
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding. Main Beach (12 min)
Spacious beach with soft sand, waves & close proximity to the boardwalk, amusement rides & eateries. Santa Cruz Beach (11 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Santa Cruz Wharf (13 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. Roaring Camp (23 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (9 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. Giant Dipper (12 min)
Iconic red & white wooden roller coaster dating to 1924 overlooking the beach & wharf. Lighthouse Field State Beach (9 min)
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling. Wilder Ranch (7 min)
Park & historic dairy ranch with tours, plus redwood forest & coastal routes for cycling & hiking. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (15 min)
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots. Steamer Lane (9 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. The Mystery Spot (20 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. Natural Bridges State Beach (15 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (11 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. Capitola Beach (19 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. | 
