Gold Rush Heritage & Coastal Charm

A 1931 Art Deco landmark in downtown San Jose, two blocks from History Park — the zigzag Moderne facade, the original terrazzo lobby floors, and the Palm Court restaurant have all been meticulously maintained. The most historically appropriate hotel in San Jose for a cultural itinerary.

A 1960s Mid-Century Modern oceanfront hotel directly on the Santa Cruz Main Beach — the rooms face west toward the Pacific and the Municipal Wharf, and the Aquarius restaurant and bar operates on the pool deck above the surf line. The only beachfront hotel in Santa Cruz and a genuine piece of preserved Californian resort culture.