Eric's place is the perfect spot to enjoy Santa Cruz from. We came more for the overall Santa Cruz visit than spending time at the beach so having a nice house to hang out in was important. The neighborhood is a quiet, family-friendly place just a block and a half from the beach at Pleasure Point. We spent four days sleeping in late, walking on the beach, evening at the boardwalk and a day trip to the aquarium. We were there in August and mornings were dreamy and foggy with the sun coming out mid day. The BBQ works great, fire pit as well and the kids had fun playing in the backyard. We found the beds cushy and comfortable and I couldn't pass up a long soak in the clawfoot tub. The frig and pantry were stocked with all the basics for making family meals and the stove worked great.