| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the relaxed rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screens and ipod docks, plus gas fireplaces and coffeemakers. overlooking the san lorenzo river, this laid-back, adults-only guesthouse in an 1890s mansion is a 6-minute walk from the santa cruz beach boardwalk and a mile from the santa cruz surfing museum. upgraded rooms add river views, balconies, 4-poster beds, sitting areas and/or whirlpool tubs. there's a homey lounge with a fireplace, as well as a terrace with sitting areas
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 7
Capitola Beach (15 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. Steamer Lane (6 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. Lighthouse Field State Beach (6 min)
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling. Santa Cruz Wharf (19 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (13 min)
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (5 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. Natural Bridges State Beach (10 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing The Mystery Spot (13 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (6 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. Seacliff State Beach (17 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. Santa Cruz Beach (7 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Main Beach (8 min)
Spacious beach with soft sand, waves & close proximity to the boardwalk, amusement rides & eateries. Roaring Camp (19 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. Wilder Ranch State Park (14 min)
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding. Giant Dipper (7 min)
Iconic red & white wooden roller coaster dating to 1924 overlooking the beach & wharf. | 
