We stayed at Steve’s beach house after being in a hotel with our little kids for 2 nights. It was so NICE to spread out in such a cool space! The kids loved claiming their rooms and discovering the trove of games and Lego blocks. All good streaming channels logged in and ready to go on big new TV. It was nice to fill the fridge and cook meals in the kitchen.
The location couldn’t be better. Walkable to a couple of small beaches/lookouts, or a few minutes in the car to endless other beaches and viewpoints. Board shops, cafes and restaurants in the neighborhood (and a Target 6 min drive from the house). The garage was full of bikes, wagons, towels, sand toys. And a washer and dryer! Hot tub was 104 and a treat after surfing.
We took a 15-minute sunset drive to the Santa Cruz boardwalk and famous wharf. Green, breezy, relaxing. Heaven on earth.