| offering casual, beachy decor, the straightforward rooms provide minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers, plus cable tv, dvd players and free wi-fi. free perks include continental breakfast and parking. a 10-minute walk from santa cruz's wharf and beachfront amusement park, this modest 2-story motel is a 1-mile drive from both seal point's coastal vistas, and downtown santa cruz's shops and restaurants. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some rooms have kitchens and ocean views, and a family suite sleeps up to 6
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 8
Giant Dipper (8 min)
Iconic red & white wooden roller coaster dating to 1924 overlooking the beach & wharf. Roaring Camp (20 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (12 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. Wilder Ranch State Park (11 min)
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding. Main Beach (9 min)
Spacious beach with soft sand, waves & close proximity to the boardwalk, amusement rides & eateries. Capitola Beach (16 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. Lighthouse Field State Beach (16 min)
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (16 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. The Mystery Spot (17 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. Seacliff State Beach (18 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. Steamer Lane (15 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. Santa Cruz Wharf (12 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. Natural Bridges State Beach (7 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing Santa Cruz Beach (6 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. | 
