Wilder Ranch State Park

Fern Grotto Beach off of California’s HWY1
Sitting under a sea cave with my little one at Shark Fin Cove. A picturesque beach with stunning views of Northern California's stunning coastal landscape. During low tide, you can explore all kinds of sea creatures in the tide pools and if you're lucky, you can spot humpback whales during their migration season. There is a small parking lot by a discontinued railroad track where you can park your car and walk across to the beach entrance. It can be a bit steep and slippery at times so wear good shoes! #Adventure #beautifulplaces #familytime #memories #discoveries #exploring #withchildren #nature #outdoors #lanscape #northerncalifornia #beaches #usa #sharkfincove #davenport #santacruz
Checking out Shark Fin Cove! This is a nice place for a beach picnic 💧 #adventure
Sweet little hidden cove without a sign, locals and GPS ONLY;)
View from above, Let’s keep it a secret

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Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection

3 out of 5
Price was £864, price is now £751 per person
£751
per person
19 May - 25 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
London (LON) to San Jose (SJC)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,334 reviews)
Great stay at this hotel. Free continental breakfast (egg burritos, hard boiled eggs, oatmeal, yogurt, bread, coffee/tea/juice...) was great. The only drawback was the room was not completely cleaned up (there was food leftover in small refrigerator and some personal makeup items left by previous guests), and the room was not cleaned up after our first night (we stayed 2 nights). But other than that, I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel, closed to lots of shopping areas and closed to the freeway (some might view this an issue, but not me).

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
Price was £1,678, price is now £1,473 per person
£1,473
per person
6 Jun - 13 Jun
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Manchester (MAN) to San Jose (SJC)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,795 reviews)
Properly was great and great location. Team was accommodating

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
North San Jose
Price was £886, price is now £782 per person
£782
per person
19 May - 25 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
London (LON) to San Jose (SJC)
8.6/10 Excellent! (536 reviews)
Beds and room were fine. Breakfast items were not replenished after running out.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Popular places to visit

Fern Grotto Beach off of California’s HWY1

Fern Grotto Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fern Grotto Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

Fern Grotto Beach
At the end of West Cliff drive and after a nice long hike you will come across this hidden gym. The natural bridges state beach is a great place to relax and enjoy nature after an invigorating hike.#TakeAHike

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve
USA-Santa Cruz-Natural Bridges State Beach; Shutterstock ID 101070745

Natural Bridges State Park

You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Natural Bridges State Park
Lovely morning spent with my Canon 5D.

Natural Bridges State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Natural Bridges State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Natural Bridges State Beach

Sand Plant Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sand Plant Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

Sand Plant Beach

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Wilder Beach Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3 out of 5
2956 Mission St Santa Cruz CA
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 out of 5
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
Casablanca On The Beach
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

2.5 out of 5
2250 Mission Street Santa Cruz CA
Mission Inn
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
Marea Sol Hotel
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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