Lodging

The Santa Cruz area offers a wide range of lodging options from remote, cozy Bed and Breakfast inns to luxurious beach resorts. 

Local Map

This map shows the location of the wedding site/reception site. It is actually near Aptos, California, about 5-10 minutes from downtown Santa Cruz by car. The rehearsel dinner site is also very nearby.

Resorts:

Seascape Resort [Discount Available!]- is about 5 - 10 minutes from the wedding site.  It is a full-service resort at the beach and available rooms range from studios to deluxe ocean view two-bedroom suites. All rooms have fully equipped kitchens with fireplaces and private balconies.  Currently, the Seascape is offering a 10% discount for our wedding guests. Just use the name "Eichberg" when making your reservations.  Seascape Resort can be reached by email at www.seascaperesort.com or by phone at 800-929-7727.

Chaminade - a mission style hotel nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains overlooking the Monterey Bay.  It is a full service resort with fitness center, hiking trails, tennis and swimming pool.  It is a AAA 4 diamond rated hotel and is about 15 minutes from the wedding site.  You can contact them at (800) 283-6569, email at chaminadeinfo@benchmarkmanagement.com; or visit www.chaminade.com. 

Other nearby accommodation possibilities: 

Best Western Seacliff Inn in Aptos - is quite close and walking distance to the beach. (800) 367-2003 www.seacliffinn.com.

Pajaro Dunes - About 12 miles south, info@pajarodunes.com , phone 800-564-1771.  This a vacation rental complex on the beach in a lovely, more remote area of sand dunes and privates beaches with all the amenities including kitchens and recreational facilities.

The Inn at Pasatiempo- www.innatpasatiempo.com.  Right off Highway 17 on the way to Santa Cruz.

The Rio Sands Motel- www.riosands.com.  A block away from Rio Del Mar beach- great for walking, running and near our house and the little village of Aptos.

The Bayview Hotel – right in Aptos.  Large, refurbished Victorian with lots of charm and near the site.  (831)688-8654. 

The Capitola Venetian Hotel- fun, funky and full of character right on the beach at Capitola.  www.capitolavenetian.com. 

The Best Western Inn in Watsonville –(831) 724-3367.

The El Rancho Motel in Watsonville - (831) 722-2766.

The Red Roof Inn in Watsonville – www.watsonvilleredroofinn.com.

The Capitola Inn close to Capitola Village and easy to find off the highway. 1 800-660-2713.

The Economy Inn in Watsonville – (831) 724-4755.

National Nine Motel in Watsonville- (831) 724-1116.

The Best Value Inn in Watsonville – (831) 724-2181.

We also recommend some B and B’s including Depot Hill Inn, Apple Lane Inn and. Monarch Cove Inn.  The Santa Cruz area Accommodation Information hotline is (831) 425-1234.