| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also an elevator, and a shaded courtyard with gas fire pits and funky wooden seating. colorful rooms with chic, minimalist furnishings and local artwork feature electric fireplaces and bamboo flooring, plus free wi-fi and 37-inch flat-screen hdtvs with dvd players. this hip, 3-story b&b is a half-mile from the neary lagoon park wildlife refuge and 10 blocks from the bike path and surfing at west cliff drive. full hot breakfast is typically included with the room rate. amenities include energy-efficient lighting and appliances, a dvd and board game library, and free parking and loaner bikes
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 6
Seacliff State Beach (16 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. The Mystery Spot (13 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. Main Beach (14 min)
Spacious beach with soft sand, waves & close proximity to the boardwalk, amusement rides & eateries. Capitola Beach (14 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. Steamer Lane (5 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (10 min)
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots. Lighthouse Field State Beach (5 min)
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling. Santa Cruz Wharf (18 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (11 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. Giant Dipper (13 min)
Iconic red & white wooden roller coaster dating to 1924 overlooking the beach & wharf. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (5 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. Wilder Ranch State Park (12 min)
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding. Roaring Camp (18 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. Santa Cruz Beach (13 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Natural Bridges State Beach (9 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing | 
