Beach town near San Francisco
United States - California - Santa Cruz
ID : US28910
Became a member in: 2013
Renewal Date: 28/Jun/2022
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We are a happy family of grandmother, mother, and eight year old granddaughter. Margaret is a retired librarian in her 70s, very quiet and bookish. Grace is an attorney for a California university. Amy is lively but well-behaved.
About us
Additional languages spoken
French, Spanish, Italian
Affinities
Hiking,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
Affiliations
University Professors,
Retirees,
Law Professionals
Profession
retired university librarian and university attorney (Retired)
- Sleeping capacity7
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms3
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Charming 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home with a glorious view of Monterey Bay. Located in a lively resort/college town with excellent restaurants, cinema, bookstores, music. 2 miles to the beach and within walking distance of downtown. 75 mile drive to San Francisco via the spectacular coast road. Convenient to Silicon Valley and Pebble Beach and Monterey. Gorgeous white sand beaches and xcellent surfing, hiking, and golfing. Wonderful old-fashioned beach boardwalk, with roller coaster and other attractions.
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Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Balcony / Deck
- Cleaning service available
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Furnished with Antiques
- Equipped for Children
- Garden
- Heating
- Baby Equipment
- Electronics Docking Station
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Computer available
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
- Family Room / Playroom
Extras
- Babysitter available
Setting
- Seaside
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
My neighborhood is quiet and peaceful, but located within walking distance of downtown Santa Cruz, with its lively music scene and abundant coffee and movie houses, bookstores, and restaurants. The wharf, beach, and wonderfully old fashioned Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are 2 miles away.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Public Swimming Pool
- River
- Sailing
- Windsurfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Park / Playground
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Located in a lively resort/college town with excellent restaurants, cinema, bookstores, music, all within walking distance. 75 mile drive to San Francisco via the spectacular coast road. Convenient to Silicon Valley and Pebble Beach and Monterey. Gorgeous white sand beaches, excellent surfing, hiking, and golfing.
Our favourite restaurants
- Avanti
- O'mei
- Bantam
Cafés & bars
- The Abbey
- Verve
- West End Tap
Special places to shop
- Annieglass
- Stripe
- Chefworks
Leisure and cultural activities
- Kuumbwa jazz club
- Nickelodeon movie theater
- Museum of Art & History
Walks or jogging paths
- West Cliff Drive
- UC - Santa Cruz campus
- Pacific Garden Mall
Health or fitness clubs
- 24 Hour Fitness
- Toadal Fitness
- Gold's Gym
Interesting day trips
- Ano Nuevo
- Elkhorn Slough
- 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Well-behaved pets allowed on a case by case basis.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Pet Care Offered
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
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