| a 2-minute walk from rio del mar state beach, this straightforward hotel set in a residential neighborhood is 8 miles from the santa cruz beach boardwalk. homey rooms have free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites add sitting areas or separate living rooms (most with sofabeds); some feature bunk beds and/or kitchens or kitchenettes. upgraded rooms offer furnished patios or balconies. there's also a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a picnic area with seating and bbq facilities. complimentary amenities include parking, and continental breakfast served in an airy dining room, which has a fireplace
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 12
New Brighton State Beach (13 min)
This strip of beach features pine & oak trees, bay views & a small campground on a bluff. Capitola Beach (14 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. Santa Cruz Beach (22 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. The Mystery Spot (20 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. Steamer Lane (24 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (24 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. Manresa Main State Beach (13 min)
Sandy stretch with unpredictable weather that's popular for surf fishing, surfing & sunsets. New Brighton State Beach (12 min)
Laid-back site with expansive bay views & a campground on a wooded bluff above the sand. Roaring Camp (26 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. Seacliff State Beach (14 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park (21 min)
Hiking, biking & jogging trails on varied terrain rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains. Natural Bridges State Beach (24 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (22 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (19 min)
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots. Santa Cruz Wharf (25 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. | 
