| there are 3 outdoor pools, hot tubs and tennis courts. overlooking monterey bay, this all-suite hotel with a private beach is 12 miles from the santa cruz wharf. in-suite spa treatments are offered (fee). loaner bikes and boogie boards are available. a casual restaurant offers california cuisine and ocean views. relaxed studios with kitchenettes offer flat-screen tvs, fireplaces and balconies (many with ocean views). a daily resort fee includes wi-fi. suites add separate living spaces or whirlpool tubs, and 2-bedroom villas are also available. amenities also include a golf course and a fitness center, access to which is covered by a resort fee. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 14
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (23 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. Manresa Main State Beach (7 min)
Sandy stretch with unpredictable weather that's popular for surf fishing, surfing & sunsets. Seacliff State Beach (12 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. Santa Cruz Beach (23 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (26 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. Roaring Camp (27 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park (24 min)
Hiking, biking & jogging trails on varied terrain rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains. New Brighton State Beach (13 min)
Laid-back site with expansive bay views & a campground on a wooded bluff above the sand. Santa Cruz Wharf (26 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. Capitola Beach (15 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. Sunset State Beach (16 min)
Beach surrounded by steep sand dunes offering picnic areas & campsites, plus bay & mountain views. Natural Bridges State Beach (25 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (20 min)
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots. Steamer Lane (25 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. The Mystery Spot (21 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. | 
