Everyone who stays at our place, and there have been people who return year after year for 20 years, say that above all, they love the location. They enjoy being able to stroll down to the beach, the harbor, restaurants, coffee places, the Boardwalk, wharf. Not having to use the car much is something people like. There are those that drive into town, pick up their groceries and never use the car again. With kids, it is nice that they can walk down to the Boardwalk and can easily go back an forth. In recent years we turned the side yard into a place to hang out, with fire pit and grill, colored market lights!
We are always striving to make our place more comfortable and cozy. There is now a new kitchen where we took out a wall and it opens up to the living room, making the whole area brighter and cohesive. The model for over 50 years had been renting to university students September to June, then our family had weeks in the summer only. What weeks not used by us were rented to family friends. So, the newest change in all of this, is opening it up for new guests to come year long, and for our family to enjoy during the "off" season.

The summer is fun in Santa Cruz, the energy is high, it is great. But little known is how awesome the weather is in many of the off season months. It is beautiful most of the time. I love being there when it rains, sitting in a cafe' or coffee place at the ocean side, watching the surf.
The Boardwalk is nearby. You can hear the roar of the Big Dipper, and the excited screams from the passengers! Also you will hear the bark of the sea lions coming from the wharf. And the crash of the waves when the tide is in and waves are good size.
In December, our neighbor has an elaborate Christmas display. People come from all over to see.
It is a nice quiet neighborhood where we all look out for each other.