Had a fantastic weekend getaway here with my wife and our three kids (ages 7, 5, and 4 months). The location is perfect–just steps from Seabright Beach, a couple blocks from several restaurants on Seabright Ave, and a short walk across the bridge from the Boardwalk.

The house is cute and well-maintained. Kitchen has all the necessities; bedrooms are simple, but comfy. Loved the back patio; we read bedtime stories out there at night. There were also a few sand buckets and shovel that the kids could (and did) take to the beach.

All in all, it's hard to imagine a better home base for a Santa Cruz beach vacation.