Nearest airport:
San Jose at 26 Miles
Nearest train:
San Jose at 26 Miles
Nearest motorway:
Hwy 1 and Soquel at 2 Miles
Nearest beach:
beach at 100.0 Metres
Car:
not necessary
Monterey Bay with world famous aquarium. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with Amusement Park and historic Wharf with Restaurants and shopping. 26 miles of sandy beaches, home located next to world-class surfing breaks like Pleasure Point, Cowells & Steamer Lane. Roaring Camp Railroad is a steam-locomotive ride from the Beach to the Redwoods and back. Wine tasting from over 60 unique wineries. World-class birding at Elk Horn Slough from convenient rental kayaks. Sailing, whale watching, salmon fishing, or buying the fish directly from the fishermen at the Harbor. Tide-pooling is great in the winter or at the Natural Bridges State Park with the rangers giving tours and campfire talks. Many beaches have free fire rings for your own bonfires and marshmallow roasting. Festivals, art shows, music, triathlons, fun runs: like the Wharf to Wharf which has a different musical group every few steps! Hundreds of different restaurants of all nationalities and for all pocketbooks and much more