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Days inn & suites santa Cruz
www.santacruzbeachinnca.com
600 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz
831.458.9660 or 408.705.8808
TB
Located within walking distance of Santa Cruz Beach
Boardwalk and the Downtown shopping village.
High: $179 - $499 Low: $59 - $149 See ad pg. 38
Days inn Watsonville
www.daysinnwatsonvilleca.com
1620 W. Beach Street, Watsonville
831.740.4520 R
Days Inn Watsonville, CA is just 15 minutes to Santa
Cruz and 25 minutes to Monterey. Conveniently
located right off Highway 1 near 129 on California's
Central Coast just minutes from the beach. High:
$89.99 - $199.99 Low: $59.99 - $79.99 See ad
pg. 38
Free Wi-Fi and cable in each room. Daily continental
breakfast served in Motel lobby from 8am to 10am.
High: $89+ Low: $45+
hamPton inn
www.thesantacruzlodging.com
1505 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz
831.457.8000 T
Exquisite 3-story atrium, guest rooms with flatscreen
37" TV's, fridges, microwaves, DVD players, granite
baths. Minutes from beach/boardwalk or downtown
Santa Cruz. Free passes to nearby full service gym.
High: $109 - $399 Low: $89 - $199 See ad pg. 31
hilton santa Cruz /
sCotts valley
www.santacruzscottsvalley.hilton.com
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz
831.440.1000 or 888.445.3010
MT
Mountain
Mountain retreat setting just 15 minutes
from the Silicon Valley and 10
minutes to the Beach and Boardwalk.
Free parking and high speed internet.
High: $189 - $399 Low: $129 - $199
See ad pg. 4
hitChing Post motel
www.hitchingpostsantacruz.com
1717 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz
831.429.2900 T
Come
Come enjoy quiet, centrally located accommodation,
commodation, minutes from Boardwalk,
beaches,
beaches, Capitola, Mystery Spot, Downtown
town Santa Cruz. Full sized kitchen, dining
area
area available, no utensils included. High:
$79
$79 - $199 Low: $49 - $129
ho
holiDay inn exPress
& suites - santa Cruz
eConomy inn
www.economyinnwatsonville.com
584 Auto Center Drive, Watsonville
831.724.4755 T
Centrally located between Santa Cruz & Monterey.
Affordable, clean & secure accommodations. High:
$99+ Low: $49+
eDgeWater BeaCh inn & suites
www.edgewaterbeachmotel.com
525 Second Street, Santa Cruz
831.423.0440 or 888.809.6767
B
Newly refreshed, 1 block to Boardwalk, across from
beach & wharf. Ocean views, flatscreen TVs, fridges,
microwaves, honeymoon & family suites. Fabulous
gardens, BBQs, picnic patio. Handicap friendly. High:
$189 - $429 Low: $99 - $389 See ad pg. 32
fairfielD inn & suites By marriott santa Cruz - CaPitola
www.fairfieldinncapitola.com
1255 41st Ave, Capitola
831.427.2900 or 855.427.2900
T
Elegant, new hotel near beach, shops, quaint Capitola Village, Pleasure Point surfing. Free internet, breakfast, exercise room, pool/spa, bocce court, whirlpools,
fireplaces. Conference room & lounge. High: $179+
Low: $109+ See ad pg. inside back cover.
fern river resort motel
www.fernriver.com M
5250 Hwy. 9, Felton, 831.335.4412
Midst the majestic forest - a rare & precious garden,
nestled on the river and in the towering redwood
trees. Individual & duplex cottages, many with
kitchens, BBQs, picnic areas & gas fireplaces. High:
$109 - $219 Low: $74 - $144
firesiDe inn
311 2nd Street, Santa Cruz
831.426.7123 B
Recently renovated rooms. 1 block from beach &
boardwalk attractions, wharf and Cocoanut Grove.
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www.hiesantacruz.com
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz
831.466.9100 T
Highly rated, free breakfast & WiFi. Minutes
from beach, Boardwalk and historic Pacific Avenue.
High: $155 - $395 Low: $115 - $295 See ad pg. 20
holiDay inn exPress hotel
& suites
www.holidayinnexpresswatsonville.com
1855 Main Street, Watsonville
831.728.3600 T
You just might wake up feeling a little smarter for
choosing Holiday Inn Express. High: $169.99 -
$249.99 Low: $99.99 - $199.99 See ad pg. 63
hotel PaCifiC inn
www.pacificinnsantacruz.com
330 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz
831.425.3722 or 877.425.3722
T
Our Mediterranean-style Inn is just blocks from the
boardwalk and downtown. We offer comfortable
rooms with all the amenities. For your added relaxation we have a heated enclosed pool & spa. High:
$109.50+ Low: $49.50 - $89.50 See ad pg. 38
hotel ParaDox
www.thehotelparadox.com
611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz
831.425.7100 or 855.425.7200
T
Located in Downtown Santa Cruz, California. A
unique hotel experience that explores an urban forest
set inside a beach town. Genuine hospitality and a
design-forward experience delight the senses. This
sophisticated hotel combines guest rooms, suites,
modern amenities, unique meeting spaces, and
Solaire Restaurant + Bar to create the ultimate guest
experience. High: $175-$405 Low: $125-$175 See
ad inside front cover.
hoWarD Johnson inn at the
santa Cruz Wharf
www.hojosantacruz.com
130 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
831.423.7737 B
Located across from the Santa Cruz Fisherman's
Wharf & near the Beach Boardwalk. Offers comfort-
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able ocean view guest rooms. High: $169.50+ Low:
$89.50+ See ad pg. 31
inn at PasatiemPo
www.innatpasatiempo.com
555 Hwy 17, Santa Cruz
831.423.5000 R
Located in the wooded seclusion of the Santa Cruz
mountains, minutes from the Beach/Boardwalk and
Monterey Bay. High: $165 - $195 Low: $75 - $110
See ad pg. 48
the islanDer motel
www.theislandermotelca.com
522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz
831.426.7766 T
Walk to beach/Boardwalk, Wharf, Downtown restaurants. Air conditioning & wireless internet. Some
rooms with fridge, microwave. AAA 2 Diamond Approved. Complementary Breakfast. High: $269.99+
Low: $59.99+
Knights inn
www.knightsinn.com
510 Leibrandt Avenue, Santa Cruz
831.423.6020 B
Just a two minute walk to the beach, Boardwalk
& downtown Santa Cruz. Microwave & fridge in
all rooms. Heated pool in season. Free parking, all
rooms are non-smoking; pet friendly rooms. Call us
for the best rates in town. High: $70 - $450 Low:
$40 - $200
lanai loDge
550 Second Street, Santa Cruz
831.426.3626 B
Just minutes to UCSC, the beach and other attractions including state parks, golfing, museums,
shopping, boating and a wide variety of restaurants.
Comfortable rooms, seasonal heated outdoor pool.
High: $115 - $225 Low: $50 - $70
mission inn
www.mission-inn.com
2250 Mission St., Santa Cruz
831.425.5455 or 800.895.5455
T
53-room Spanish style inn, high speed wireless
internet, complimentary continental breakfast. Only
5 minutes to the beach. High: $199.95+ Low:
$79.95+ See ad pg. 48
national 9 motel
130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz
831.426.4515 T
Restaurants within walking distance. Free local calls
and HBO. Corporate rates and senior discounts. Free
wireless internet. Easy access to highways. High: $79
- $199 Low: $49
oCean eCho inn & BeaCh
Cottages
www.oceanecho.com
401 Johans Beach Drive, Santa Cruz
831.462.4192 B
A hidden gem with direct access to a favorite local
beach between Santa Cruz & Capitola. Charming
location with quaint rooms. High: $135 - $345 Low:
$89 - $295 See ad pg. 54
oCean gate inn
www.santacruzoceangateinn.com
111 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz
831.429.8244 or 610.348.0325
TB
Ideally located in the heart of Santa Cruz. Just a short
walk to the Beach Boardwalk, downtown shops and
restaurants. Affordable spacious rooms with private
balcony to enjoy Boardwalk or mountain views.
High: $70-$250 Low: $45-$75
oCean PaCifiC loDge
www.theoceanpacificlodge.com
301 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz
831.457.1234 or 1.866.250.5571
B
Conveniently located near Santa Cruz's famous
amusements. We are walking distance to Downtown,
the Wharf, and the Beach Boardwalk. High: $399+
Low: $69+ See ad pg. 66
oCeana inn
www.oceanainn.com
525 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz
831.426.2300 T B
55 unit indoor/outdoor hotel with seasonally heated
pool. Free wifi, in-room coffee, continental breakfast
& parking. Rooms accommodate 1-6 people. High:
$59+ Low: $49+
PeliCan Point inn
www.pelicanpointinn-santacruz.com
2-1345 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
831.475.3381 B
Short stroll to Twin Lakes State Beach and Santa Cruz
Yacht Harbor; close to restaurants and shopping.
High: $149 - $199 Low: $99 - $159 See ad pg. 58
quality inn & suites
santa Cruz mountains
www.staybysantacruz.com
9733 Highway 9, Ben Lomond
831.336.2292 M
A newly rejuvenated redwood resort inn located near
Santa Cruz, CA and coastal beaches. High: $99 -
$299 Low: $69 - $99
ramaDa limiteD santa Cruz
www.ramadasantacruzca.com
516 Water Street, Santa Cruz
831.426.6111 or 800.272.6232
T
Experience friendly customer service & sophistocated
accommodation at affordable prices in the heart
of Santa Cruz, just minutes from the Santa Cruz
Beach Boardwalk & the ocean. All rooms nonsmoking. High: $89.99+ Low: $60+ See ad page 31.
rio sanDs hotel
www.riosands.com B
116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos
831.688.3207 or 800.826.2077
Family motel just a 2-minute stroll from the beach.
Swim in our pool heated to 80 degrees year round.
Spa, BBQ pits, free Wi-Fi. Tempur-Pedic beds in king
rooms. Kitchen and family suites available. High:
$169 - $219 Low: $69-$149
santa Cruz Dream inn
www.dreaminnsantacruz.com
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
831.426.4330 B
Santa Cruz's only beachfront hotel adjacent to the
beach/Boardwalk and Wharf. Every room has a private ocean-front balcony. High: $269 - $409 Low:
$189 - $239 See ad pg. 14
santa Cruz hotel grouP
www.SantaCruzHotelGroup.com
Various locations, Santa Cruz County
TB
A unique collection of hotels, ideally located
throughout Santa Cruz County, perfect for business
or leisure. High: $95+ Low: $75+ See ad pg.42, 54,
inside back cover.
sea & sanD inn
www.santacruzmotels.com
201 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
831.427.3400 B
Near the Santa Cruz Wharf on the cliffs overlooking
Monterey Bay, we have ocean views from every
room. High: $199 - $479 Low: $119 - $319 See
ad pg. 60
seasCaPe BeaCh resort monterey Bay
www.seascaperesort.com
One Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos
831.688.6800 or 800.929.7727
B
Located nine miles south of Santa Cruz in Aptos,
the resort is set on 45 acres of breathtaking coastal
bluffs. High: $340-$774 Low: $229-$520 See
ad pg. 3
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014
Contents
Welcome to Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz
Whale Watching and More
Playing Around
Every Dog Has Its Day
Santa Cruz County Has Taste
2014 Events Calendar
Maps
Raise a Glass to County Wine
Monterey Bay
Capitola and Soquel
Make a Play Date
Scotts Valley
San Lorenzo Valley
From the Mountains to the Sea
Pleasure Point
Live Creatively
Aptos
Davenport
Watsonville and Pajaro Valley
Dining Guide
Lodging Guide
Visitor Activites
Find Your Perfect Beach
Advertisers Index
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Welcome to Santa Cruz County
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Whale Watching and More
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Playing Around
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Every Dog Has Its Day
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Santa Cruz County Has Taste
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - 2014 Events Calendar
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Maps
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Raise a Glass to County Wine
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Monterey Bay
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Capitola and Soquel
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Make a Play Date
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Scotts Valley
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - San Lorenzo Valley
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - From the Mountains to the Sea
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Pleasure Point
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Live Creatively
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Aptos
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Davenport
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Watsonville and Pajaro Valley
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Dining Guide
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Lodging Guide
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2014 - Visitor Activites
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