Airb&b Santa Cruz: Highly recommended. The room, with its private bath and shower, was in beautiful condition and elegantly furnished, with a private entrance and outdoor sitting space in a lovely garden—also with its own off-street parking spot. The house is just a few minutes’ drive or walk from the beach and to a pedestrian/bicycle path overlooking the ocean. It’s just 10-minute drive to “downtown” Santa Cruz and less to the restaurants and shopping along the beach. The host, Kersten was an ideal combination of private but courteous, welcoming and responsive to requests.