| free perks include a full breakfast comprising locally grown produce, and use of the hotel's 2 tournament-quality tennis courts. dating from 1871, this neo-georgian farmhouse bed and breakfast hotel is set among flower and strawberry fields on the pacific coast bike route, a 13-minute walk from manresa state beach. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. all come with free wifi, tvs and gas fireplaces. the plush simple rooms are individually decorated with antique furnishings and feature beds. some have extra features including 2-person spas and shared balconies
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 14
Sunset State Beach (9 min)
Beach surrounded by steep sand dunes offering picnic areas & campsites, plus bay & mountain views. Santa Cruz Beach (24 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Lighthouse Field State Beach (25 min)
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling. New Brighton State Beach (14 min)
Laid-back site with expansive bay views & a campground on a wooded bluff above the sand. Elkhorn Slough (20 min)
Tidal estuary sheltering otters, seals & migratory birds, with kayaking & boat tours. Seacliff State Beach (12 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. Natural Bridges State Beach (26 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing Capitola Beach (16 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (24 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. The Mystery Spot (22 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park (26 min)
Hiking, biking & jogging trails on varied terrain rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains. Santa Cruz Wharf (27 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. Manresa Main State Beach (12 min)
Sandy stretch with unpredictable weather that's popular for surf fishing, surfing & sunsets. Steamer Lane (26 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (26 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. | 
