Wife and I needed a place to crash on a road trip ...

Wife and I needed a place to crash on a road trip from Los Angeles to Napa. Chaminade popped up on our radar and we booked.

This place is exceptionally charming. The grounds are beautiful, naturally (being in Santa Cruz), but the forest drive to the entrance still enchants each time.

The staff is as friendly as one could ask for. They directed us to an awesome pizzeria on Pacific for dinner (Pizza My Heart).

This stopover in Santa Cruz itself, as well as Chaminade was random, but we ll be returning specifically to stay here.