| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. complimentary amenities include parking, and continental breakfast served in a laid-back dining area. children stay at no charge with an adult. there's also an outdoor pool and a business center. featuring exterior entrances, the casual rooms have free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. this simple hotel in a low-rise building is 1 mile from the santa cruz beach boardwalk and 2 miles from the santa cruz wharf
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 5
Lighthouse Field State Beach (11 min)
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling. Steamer Lane (11 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. The Mystery Spot (9 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. Wilder Ranch State Park (16 min)
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding. Seacliff State Beach (14 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. Main Beach (8 min)
Spacious beach with soft sand, waves & close proximity to the boardwalk, amusement rides & eateries. Natural Bridges State Beach (14 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (11 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. Santa Cruz Wharf (12 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (9 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. Capitola Beach (12 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. Giant Dipper (8 min)
Iconic red & white wooden roller coaster dating to 1924 overlooking the beach & wharf. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (11 min)
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots. Roaring Camp (17 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. Santa Cruz Beach (9 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. | 
