Cute and comfortable apartment in the heart of the thriving Pleasure Point business district. It was really fun to walk from here to the many nearby restaurants, and then either south OR east to the cliffs and watch people surfing. Courtney's pad was a fantastic home base to spend our mornings and evenings while exploring Santa Cruz and Capitola. The apartment is spacious, convenient, cute and well-appointed, and - I can't say this enough - so very comfortable, from the ample kitchen barstools and large countertop (great for posting up with my laptop) to lounging on the couch (with Gordon Ramsay on the TV) to the private bedroom's memory foam mattress. Bonus points for the lighting which is mainly on dimmers and the large shower - although there's no bathtub.
Parking was easy behind the building, and felt secure with lots of lighting in the alley. You can see the parking space from the apartment, which is nice. Traffic in the neighborhood can be heavy but the amount of crosswalks and 4-way stop signs keep things flowing smoothly and under control. For visiting the eastern stretches of Santa Cruz, or easy access to anywhere in town really, this apartment is a great choice.