Striking the perfect balance between natural beauty and urban design, this Santa Cruz hotel challenges the typical experience with a bold blend of contradictions. Attractions await you: ✔ Spectacular nature experience on steam engine trains at Roaring Camp Railroad ✔ Seals at Año Nuevo State Park ✔ Astonishing views at California's oldest state park, Big Basin Redwoods State Park ✔ Redwood Canopy Tours with suspension bridges and zip lines ✔ Iconic views at Natural Bridges State Park The space With a one-of-a-kind urban forest aesthetic, each of the boldly designed guest rooms at Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers a modern alternative to traditional lodging in Santa Cruz, CA. Enjoy floor-to-ceiling windows for gorgeous natural lighting, as well as an array of locally inspired elements, including reclaimed wood paneling, eco-friendly bath products, and river rock shower floors with rain shower heads. Also, the room features idyllic Santa Cruz views. ✔ One King Bed ✔ Suitable for 2 guests ✔ Spacious room ✔ Sitting area ✔ Tea/coffee maker ✔ Flat-screen TV ✔ Air conditioning ✔ Hairdryer And there is more, the property offers some amazing features like: ✔ Outdoor pool ✔ Fitness center ✔ Vibrant poolside scene including cabanas, lounges and daybeds ✔ Board games Guest access 24/7 coverage service prepared to welcome you Other things to note ▶ Mandatory fees — An authorization is $50 per night + $4.05 per room per night is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property. — You must be 21 to book this place. A valid ID will be asked by the front desk upon arrival for check-in. ▶ Optional fees — Pet friendly property, however there is a non-refundable pet fee per room per stay of $75, maximum 2 pets per room — Parking fees are per night per vehicle: Self-Park: $28 Valet Park: $30 — Breakfast fee variable based on entree selection ▶ Special features — Fitness center — Outdoor pool — Vibrant poolside scene including cabanas, lounges and daybeds — Assorted board games — Outdoor fire pit — Electric bike rentals - paid ▶ Arriving/Leaving — Check- in starts at 4:00 pm — Check-out until 12:00 pm ▶ Pets — Pets allowed, maximum 2 pets - paid ▶ What to do — Enjoy guided tours through the Redwood Forest with Mount Hermon Redwood Canopy Tours, including two suspension bridges and six zip lines — Try a fascinating way to step back in time and a spectacular experience in nature at Roaring Camp Railroad. Choose from two exciting routes to travel: the Redwood Forest Steam Train, which heads through redwoods to Bear Mountain, or the Santa Cruz Beach Train to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk — Admire the iconic natural rock bridge of Natural Bridges State Park, ideal for watching shore and ocean birds, migrating whales, and seals and otters cavorting in the shallow waters — Spend a day in the sun at one of Santa Cruz’s Beaches — Dine at great themed restaurants — Admire California's oldest state park, Big Basin Redwoods State Park, that features over 18,000 acres of redwood trees, spectacular waterfalls, and campsites, as well as over 80 miles of hiking trails — Take a walk through the vibrant and inviting district of downtown Santa Cruz — Spend a fun day at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk amusement park ▶ Food and drink — Excellent breakfast - between 7:00 - 10:0 AM - paid — Poolside dining available - paid — Onsite restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner ▶ Services — Reception 24/7 — Express check-in/check-out — Luggage storage