Ted's place in Seabright, Santa Cruz, was just perfect for my husband, me and our adult daughter. 2 br, 2 ba, well-appointed kitchen, comfy giant couch, comfortable bed, relaxing seating in the garden, fast internet, huge TV. Every detail was well thought out. Even rubber mats in the bathtubs so they weren't slippery! (Very important for me after breaking my ankle few years ago on a wet bathroom floor). We barbecued one night, had delivery and take away from great restaurants in the area. Laili (Mediterranean) and a sushi place. Although the cross street at the corner was busy, we didn't notice the noise. The garden was very relaxing and I ate some of the cherry tomatoes in the vegetable garden! We felt very at home and would definitely stay here again.
Some things to do in the area: Drive or walk over past the boardwalk to West Cliff Drive. You can park (for free) on the residential streets and take a leisurely walk on the bluffs past the lighthouse/surfers' museum. Or drive 3 miles to Capitola, a quaint beach community. With COVID, the restaurants along the main beach have taken over the outside parking places and there are many choices for outdoors dining. The main street in SC is Pacific and there is a great bookstore and shops to poke around in. One day, we went to The Forest of Nisene Marks state park in Aptos (5 miles away). We took two great hikes in the redwoods and along Aptos Creek. Not very populated and very serene on a weekday. We also drove 30 minutes south on Hwy 1 to Moss Landing, hoping to see some sea otters. They are usually there in the harbor on view from Jetty Road, but we didn't see them this time. Just some seals lounging on the beach. And you can walk straight down Seabright Ave from the house for 1 mile (20 minutes) and get to the beach there. A quieter setting over SC's main beach. All in all, a great location to have as a base to explore the area. Monterey and Carmel are about 40 miles south, so another day trip possibility. We highly recommend this lovely home! Barbara