Address: 414 Ocean Street Santa Cruz, California 95060

Description:
The Continental Inn is a hotel brimming with character and personality, just minutes from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Indulge in the comfort of our guestrooms, featuring wireless Internet access, pay-per-view movies, HBO and much more. In the morning enjoy a scrumptious continental breakfast and use our free Internet kiosk. Take a short walk to bustling downtown Santa Cruz where quirky shops, alluring restaurants and eclectic entertainment interweave to give Santa Cruz its unique character. Work or play, it’s all here for you at the best value in town.

Facilities:
Complimentary continental breakfast Complimentary morning newspaper Free high-speed Internet kiosk Discounts for AAA and AARP members Hot tub & seasonally heated pool Fax and photocopy services Children 12 and under stay free Boutique guest rooms available Family Fun & Romance Packages available Minutes to the Santa Cruz Beach & Boardwalk A short walk to downtown Santa Cruz Satellite TV (HBO/CNN/ESPN/Discovery) Pay-per-view movies Free wireless high-speed Internet access Coffee and tea maker Refrigerator & microwave Iron and ironing board Hairdryer Luxurious granite vanities Dataports on all phones Voicemail Free local telephone calls Whirlpool Bath Available

Location:
From Highway 1 or 17: Take the Ocean Street exit. Continue along Ocean Street. The Continental Inn is past the 4th light, between Soquel Ave. and Broadway. Look for the Chevron station on your left, and the Continental Inn is next door; 5 blocks to the beach.

Close to:
The Santa Cruz Beach, Boardwalk & Wharf are just 5-1/2 blocks away. Ride the Giant Dipper roller coaster, a national landmark. Try surfing, kayaking or sailing. Take a short walk along beautiful West Cliff Drive, and witness some of the world's best surf waves. Ride the historic Big Trees Railroad from Santa Cruz through the redwood forest up to Roaring Camp. Observe the majesty of the redwoods on a short loop trail through Henry Cowell State Park. From the lighthouse or wharf, view sea lions, otters and an occasional whale. Witness the Monarch butterfly migration at Natural Bridges State Park or drive a short way north on scenic Highway 1 to see the elephant seal migration at Ano Nuevo Park. Tour local wineries, feast on fresh seafood at the wharf or dine at any one of many fine restaurants in and around Downtown Santa Cruz. Browse unique shops in Downtown Santa Cruz, or head south a couple of miles to quaint Capitola Village, or browse the many antique stores in scenic Soquel Village.