| amenities include free parking, a 24-hour front desk and coin-operated washer/dryers. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. its also an 11-minute walk from the shops and galleries along pacific avenue in downtown santa cruz. multiple dining options are found within 3 blocks of the motel. air-conditioned rooms with old-school furnishings and quilted bedspreads feature free wifi and cable tv, plus microwaves and minifridges. this 3-story, townhouse-style motel is a mile from the santa cruz beach and its historic boardwalk's amusement rides and arcades, and about 5 miles from lighthouse field state park, uc santa cruz and wilder ranch state park
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 4
The Mystery Spot (11 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. Steamer Lane (8 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (11 min)
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots. Main Beach (16 min)
Spacious beach with soft sand, waves & close proximity to the boardwalk, amusement rides & eateries. Seacliff State Beach (14 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (8 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. Wilder Ranch State Park (13 min)
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (14 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. Capitola Beach (13 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. Santa Cruz Wharf (8 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. Natural Bridges State Beach (11 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing Giant Dipper (16 min)
Iconic red & white wooden roller coaster dating to 1924 overlooking the beach & wharf. Santa Cruz Beach (17 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Lighthouse Field State Beach (7 min)
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling. Roaring Camp (17 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. | 
