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Santa Cruz

Explore all the things that make Santa Cruz amazing!

Enjoy a diverse variety of activities and landscapes within minutes of Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages from our suggested list below.

Whether you are seeking a day at the beach, a hike in the redwoods, a spa retreat or an afternoon of wining and dining, Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages is your perfect escape to Santa Cruz. Whichever you choose, all will have you falling in love with our quintessential California beach town and our iconic beaches.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
A classic seaside amusement park with games, shopping and rides including The Giant Dipper, an historic roller coaster, Carousel, and more… Known as the “Coney Island of the West Coast”.

1 ½ miles away.

Visit the Boardwalk
Capitola Village
An upscale historic seaside resort on the coast that offers a wide range of shopping, dining and beach activities. Check out the Capitola Wharf for beautiful sunset views.

2 miles away.

Visit Capitola
Capitola Village
An upscale historic seaside resort on the coast that offers a wide range of shopping, dining and beach activities. Check out the Capitola Wharf for beautiful sunset views.

2 miles away.

Visit Capitola
Roaring Camp Railroad
All Aboard! Take a train ride the entire family will love through old redwood groves, down to the historic seaside boardwalk and back again. A fun filled experience for the whole family.

10 miles away.

All Aboard!
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Immerse yourself in nature with a casual stroll through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. This not-to-be-missed park is filled with majestic redwood trees and unequaled beauty.

10 miles away.

See the Redwoods
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Immerse yourself in nature with a casual stroll through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. This not-to-be-missed park is filled with majestic redwood trees and unequaled beauty.

10 miles away.

See the Redwoods
Mystery Spot
Experience the strange natural phenomenon of the Mystery Spot and get ready to be amazed.

6 miles away.

Be Amazed!
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Hike amongst old grove redwoods, see waterfalls and enjoy all the natural wonder this park has to offer.

25 miles away.

Explore Big Basin
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Hike amongst old grove redwoods, see waterfalls and enjoy all the natural wonder this park has to offer.

25 miles away.

Explore Big Basin
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
Visit the 12th California Mission and spend the day learning the history of this beautiful historic park. Enjoy the patio, gardens and excellent views of the city.

4 miles away.

Explore History
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
Surfing is a way of life in Santa Cruz. Overlooking internationally renowned surfing hotspot Steamer Lane, this small museum has lots of information and memorabilia in an old historic lighthouse.

5 miles away.

Surf's Up!
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
Surfing is a way of life in Santa Cruz. Overlooking internationally renowned surfing hotspot Steamer Lane, this small museum has lots of information and memorabilia in an old historic lighthouse.

5 miles away.

Surf's Up!
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
Take the entire family and explore the ocean at this marine science museum and aquarium with lots of hands on exhibits.

6 miles away.

Discover Sea Life
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Get connected to the wonders of nature from the shoreline of Monterey Bay to the summit of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

2 miles away.

Experience History
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Get connected to the wonders of nature from the shoreline of Monterey Bay to the summit of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

2 miles away.

Experience History
Mount Hermon Adventures
Go on an adventure and challenge yourself with an obstacle course in the trees. An amazing way to see the redwood forest from a completely different perspective.

25 miles away.

Redwood Tree Adventures

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