My husband and I escaped an extremely cold and snowy February in northwest Michigan, for a relaxing stay at Jackie’s place at Pleasure Point, in Santa Cruz.
Jackie was a wonderful attentive host. The bungalow is adorable, comfortable and perfectly equipped with everything you could need for a weekend or extended stay.
The location is amazing. Just two blocks from the beach where we took our dogs for regular walks and watched surfers along popular Pleasure Point.
Great coffee, food, drinks within walking distance.
Five bikes are available with helmets and locks to take in more sights.
Fenced, private backyard was fantastic for our pups.
Beach chairs, towels, toys all provided for fun at the coast.
Plenty of healthy shopping options with Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, New Leaf Cooperative Market!
We also enjoyed surrounding areas.
Hikes through Henry Cowell Redwood State Park with lunch after in Felton.
Drive up the coast along Hwy 1 to beautiful parks (Skyline to the Sea Trail hike in Big Basin)
Follow Hwy 1 south and be sure to visit Capitola, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel by the Sea, Pebble Beach and Big Sur!
Walk the historic boardwalk Wharf and watch sea lions napping, or sea otters along the coast feeding in the kelp beds.
Rainy day? (We had a few) Had a blast with a few games of bowling at Boardwalk Bowl and Arcade.
San Francisco is not too far to make an awesome day trip.