Perfect location for my husband, me, and our three kids. Close to everything but not too busy.
We took the stroller along the beach every morning. Natural bridges was walking distance in one direction and the lighthouse in the other. On Friday, we even walked all the way to the pier and caught a mini concert and bubble show at the lighthouse on the way back.
We really appreciated the toys and books in the house and sand toys for the beach. Our 2 and 4-year-old had so much fun and looked forward to returning to our Santa Cruz home away from home soon.