This Laid-back Surf Town in Northern California Is Getting a Brand-new Hotel With Stunning Ocean Views, a Rooftop Deck, and 4 Restaurants

"The 155-room property, which includes 21 plush suites, boasts a prime spot on Beach Street steps away from the sand and Santa Cruz's boardwalk. And many guest rooms have unobstructed ocean views. There are also four restaurants, an expansive spa, 13,000 square feet of meeting spaces, and a rooftop deck, where guests can enjoy the sights and sounds of the Pacific."

" "What makes the hotel truly special is how it introduces a new level of luxury to the area while staying deeply rooted in the coastal spirit and rich history of this community," says Markus Krebs, the hotel's general manager, in an interview with Travel + Leisure. "There's nothing else like it in Santa Cruz. Every element of the guest experience has been thoughtfully crafted to reflect the soul of this iconic destination.""

La Bahia Hotel & Spa opens Sept. 8 on Beach Street in Santa Cruz, a short walk from the sand and the boardwalk. The 155-room property includes 21 suites, many with unobstructed ocean views. On-site dining comprises four venues, including High Tide, a Pacific Rim restaurant using local ingredients, Low Tide Bar & Grill, Plunge poolside, and Pearl cocktail lounge. The hotel preserves a restored bell tower from 1926 while the remainder is a new Spanish-Mediterranean build with surf-culture nods. Amenities include an expansive spa with indoor and outdoor treatment rooms, 13,000 square feet of meeting space, and a rooftop deck overlooking the Pacific.

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