There's no shortage of things to do at Seascape Beach Resort. But, should you decide to venture out, our convenient location offers easy access to local attractions like the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Capitola Village and the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. Special tickets and reservations are available to resort guests.
Activities
BEACH FIRES TO-GO
A beach fire without the effort! Let us build a roaring fire for your group on our private beach. We'll provide the fixings for S'mores — all you need to do is relax and watch the waves, the sunset or the stars. Early Beach Fires can be arranged for special rates. 5 beach chairs will be provided. Advanced reservations are required. Call (800) 929-7727 and ask for concierge to schedule a Beach-Fires-to-go for you. Gratuities included in rates.
BOOGIE BOARDS & WETSUITS
Experience the Beach at a whole new level. Rent a boogie board and wet suit and enjoy the waves. Call (800) 929-7727 and ask for concierge to book your "boarding" needs.
IN SUITE SPA SERVICES
For personal luxury, enjoy a spa retreat accompanied by the soothing ocean sounds and a warm cozy fire...all in the privacy of your suite. Massage therapy provides deep relaxation, reduces stress, and helps relieve tight and overused muscles. Excellent therapy for chronic neck and shoulder tension or pain. http://www.seascaperesort.com/index.cfm/Activities-In_Suite_Spa_Treatments.htm.
SEASCAPE BIKE RENTALS
Seascape Resort Bicycle Rentals offers quality Raleigh Bikes for your outdoor activities during your stay. Rent a cruiser for an hour or for a full day. All sizes are available. Call (800) 929-7727 and ask for concierge to book your biking needs.
SEASCAPE SPORTS CLUB & FITNESS CENTER
Seascape sports club features twelve championship tennis courts, a state of the art fitness center, a junior Olympic lap pool, fitness classes including Aerobics, Yoga, Pilates, Aqua dance and Circuits. Additional activities include basketball, sand volleyball and bocce ball.
SEASCAPE PILATES
Define your muscle tone, yet increase flexibility. Improve your core strength & posture, find balance through the body. Conveniently located in Seascape Village, BASI Certified Pilates Instructor Jeannette Ruger offers Pilates instruction, equipment workouts and mat classes. To schedule a workout, call (831) 687-0922 or email at info@seascapepilates.com. http://www.seascapepilates.com
KAYAKING AND HIKING
Experience local bird and animal life as you kayak or hike through Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. http://www.elkhornslough.org/
SAILING ON THE BAY
Chardonnay Sailing Charters offers private and public sails aboard a 70-foot luxury yacht. Choose from sunset, ecology, wine tasting, and whale watching cruises. http://www.chardonnay.com/
CHARTER FISHING
Fish for salmon, rock cod, and halibut aboard a local charter boat. Our concierge will be glad to help you with arrangements.
SURFING LESSONS
Learn to surf at Club Ed Surf School, which offers private and group lessons at Cowell's Beach. Visit: http://www.club-ed.com/
HORSEBACK RIDING
Saddle up to enjoy beautiful scenery and terrain at the Monterey Bay Equestrian Center. For more information, visit http://www.montereybayequestrian.com/
SANTA CRUZ HELICOPTER TOUR
Looking for something exciting, different and memorable? See the Santa Cruz Area from a bird’s eye view! Specialized Helicopters LLC provides helicopter tours, charter and flight training to Seascape Beach Resort guests. Discounts available throught the resort concierge. Click here for more information.
Golf Clubs
SEASCAPE GOLF CLUB
A shotmaker's delight. Indulge yourself in the grace and beauty of one of California's most esteemed courses and discover your game in the heart of Northern California. Call Seascape Golf Club directly at (831) 688-3213 (pres# 3 for tee time/reservations). Or arrange for a golf package with our Concierge staff (800) 929-7727.
PASATIEMPO GOLF CLUB
Located in Santa Cruz, many of it's holes offer spectacular views of nearby Monterey Bay and was designed by and is the favorite of world-renowned golf architect Alister McKenzie, who established his residence near this golf course. www.pasatiempo.com
Attractions
MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM
Discover the rich sea life of the Monterey Bay — including sharks, sea otters, jellyfish and an enormous kelp forest, at one of the largest salt-water aquariums in the world. Our concierge will be happy to provide tickets for you. http://www.mbayaq.org/
SURFING MUSEUM LIGHTHOUSE
Learn about the history and highlights of Santa Cruz's unique surfing culture. http://www.santacruzsurfingmuseum.org/
LOCAL PIERS
Come to the Capitola Wharf for pier fishing, boat rentals, restaurants and live music on weekends. Or visit the Santa Cruz Municipal wharf, offering a variety of activities and spectacular sunset views.
Area Excursions
FINE WINES OF SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN
Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers' Association
Visit one of more than 15 local wineries, many of which offer public or private tastings. http://www.scmwa.com/
ANTIQUE SHOPPING
Browse through several unique galleries just minutes away.
WILDER RANCH
Located on Highway 1 just north of Santa Cruz, Wilder Ranch offers a variety of trails for riding and hiking, as well as a fascinating array of wildlife. http://www.santacruzstateparks.org/parks/wilder/
THE MYSTERY SPOT
Visit this remarkable place in the Santa Cruz Mountains where the laws of gravity don't apply. http://www.mysteryspot.com/
HENRY COWELL REDWOODS STATE PARK
Guided walks tell the secrets of these ancient giants. Several hikes of various levels of difficulty are available. Open daily, dawn to dusk. http://www.santacruzstateparks.org/parks/henrycowell/
Fun For Kids
Go ahead and watch the waves — we'll watch the kids. Our energetic, knowledgeable staffers treat young guests to exciting nature hikes, fireside storytelling, pee-wee tennis, sandcastle building, pizza parties, and, of course, swimming. Camp Seascape is available seasonally for kids ages 3 to 13.
MISSION SANTA CRUZ
This historic mission is a testament to the rich heritage and interaction of California's Spanish and Native American cultures.http://www.santacruzstateparks.org/parks/mission/
SANTA CRUZ BEACH BOARDWALK
The West Coast's only major seaside amusement park, this popular playground features 28 rides, Neptune's Kingdom miniature golf, the Casino Fun Center, laser tag, virtual reality games, restaurants and shopping. Open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and weekends year round. http://www.beachboardwalk.com/
HANDS-ON LEARNING
Give your kids a close-up experience of our local marine life at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Lab. http://www2.ucsc.edu/seymourcenter/
NISENE MARKS STATE PARK
Relaxing and very kid-friendly, this attractive park offers great hiking and mountain biking in the redwoods. http://www.santacruzstateparks.org/parks/nisene/
ROARING CAMP RAILROAD
Take an antique steam train ride through the redwoods and up steep mountain grades at Roaring Camp and the Santa Cruz Big Trees Railroad in Felton. http://www.roaringcamp.com/
Doggy Daycare
BED & BISCUITS GROOMINGDALES
Doggy daycare, boarding and grooming. 2341 17th Ave, Santa cruz CA. (831) 475-1580. www. bedandbiscuits.com
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