I enjoyed my stay at Jackie's beach house to perfect the art of relaxation. My two small dogs roamed the big fenced backyard to their heart's content and also fell under the spell of Santa Cruz "chill". Most of where I wanted or needed to go was on foot, and it was a joy to leave the car parked. At night, I left the sliding door cracked to hear the ocean waves. During the day when I could hear the tides approaching, I harnessed the hounds and walked E Cliff to the hook to watch the surfers at sunset. I appreciate Jackie's personal touch of welcoming us to the house and inviting us to relax in such a thoughtful and casually accommodating beach bungalow!