The location is great for walking to secluded spots along the beach but be prepared to scale some steep and rocky terrain down to the sand. The tide pools are full of life and we found plenty of crabs, mollusks and sea urchins. Santa Cruz is a short 10 minute drive if you need some city life. The house itself is comfortable and quiet. The owner, Michael, is very accomidating and friendly. Besides a few loud vehicles on Highway 1, the nights are very peacefull.