other amenities include an indoor pool, a business center and access to a nearby fitness center. suites add separate living areas. this casual hotel off highway 1 is 2 miles from the santa cruz beach boardwalk and 4 miles from natural bridges state beach. classic rooms include free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus custom-designed beds, desks and coffeemakers; some have sofabeds. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. free perks consist of hot breakfast (daily) and weekday breakfast bags to go, as well as parking San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 1
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (9 min) Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. Seacliff State Beach (11 min) Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. Lighthouse Field State Beach (11 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 (11 min) Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. Steamer Lane (11 min) Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. Natural Bridges State Beach (13 min) Butterflies, park, and surfing Giant Dipper (8 min) Iconic red & white wooden roller coaster dating to 1924 overlooking the beach & wharf. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (8 min) Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots. Santa Cruz Wharf (12 min) Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. The Mystery Spot (9 min) Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. Santa Cruz Beach (9 min) Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Wilder Ranch State Park (14 min) Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding. Roaring Camp (13 min) Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. Capitola Beach (9 min) Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. |