| . children age 12 and under stay at no charge with an adult. there's also an indoor pool and a hot tub, as well as a business center. the modest rooms come with free wi-fi, cable tv, desks and dining areas. surrounded by palm trees, this simple hotel is 9 minutes' walk from the santa cruz beach boardwalk and a 10-minute walk from main beach. suites have tea and coffeemakers. upgraded rooms feature kitchens. parking and continental breakfast are complimentary. pets are welcome for a fee
San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 6
Steamer Lane (8 min)
Famous cliffside surfing spot since the 1930s, featuring a surfing museum inside a lighthouse. Santa Cruz Beach (11 min)
Popular beach features a boardwalk with numerous restaurants, amusement park rides & surf shops. Giant Dipper (10 min)
Iconic red & white wooden roller coaster dating to 1924 overlooking the beach & wharf. Santa Cruz Wharf (8 min)
Beach shops, seafood restaurants, sea lions & fishing draw crowds to this landmark bayside pier. Wilder Ranch State Park (13 min)
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding. The Mystery Spot (13 min)
Opened in 1941, this roadside landmark is a tilt-induced visual illusion with tours & a gift shop. Capitola Beach (14 min)
Popular beach located in Capitola Village features gentle surf, swimming & volleyball & shops. Natural Bridges State Beach (11 min)
Butterflies, park, and surfing Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (11 min)
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (8 min)
Rotating exhibits on surfing culture & local history housed in a historic, preserved lighthouse. Seacliff State Beach (16 min)
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking. Roaring Camp (19 min)
Family-friendly park offers train rides amid natural landscapes, seasonal routes & special events. Main Beach (10 min)
Spacious beach with soft sand, waves & close proximity to the boardwalk, amusement rides & eateries. Lighthouse Field State Beach (8 min)
Iconic spot with a lighthouse offers a variety of vistas & pathways for dog walking & strolling. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (9 min)
Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach. | 
