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“Not the Ritz, But Not Motel Six Either”

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 of 5 stars
sophielit   5 contributions
San Francisco
Nov 29, 2009

Chaminade is a former Catholic Seminary high on a mountain top overlooking Santa Cruz and the Pacific. The main building and restaurant have great ocean views. The property is very large and heavily wooded around the perimeter. The rooms are in two story buildings set along a driveway that fans out from the main building. None of the rooms have... more

“If you are traveling to or through Santa Cruz, stay here!”

Babbling Brook Inn

5 of 5 stars
CaliforniaGirl74   6 contributions
California
Nov 28, 2009

I was visiting my brother in Santa Cruz along with my mom and 2 year old daughter. We were looking for a place that was comfortable, clean, and friendly. We found all of these things and more at the Babbling Brook. Even though we arrived late in the evening, we were immediatly offered a glass of wine and homemade cookies-a... more

“exquisite hotel!”

West Cliff Inn

5 of 5 stars
swan93   1 contribution
Cincinnati, Ohio
Nov 27, 2009

The West Cliff Inn ranks among one of the most beautiful places I've ever stayed. My teenaged daughter and I had a room with a very large deck with hot tub overlooking the Monterey Bay, and every room in this once-Victorian-era home is beautiful. (I asked for a tour!). The breakfasts were consistently very good, and a wine hour in... more

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