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Summer at Chaminade

Santa Cruz's Mountaintop Oasis

Nestled in the scenic Santa Cruz Mountains, Chaminade offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and modern amenities. Whether you're looking to unwind with a spa treatment, enjoy a gourmet meal or explore the great outdoors, this mountaintop retreat has something for everyone.

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Unlimited Summer Fun

This Summer break, lounge poolside, sip cocktails, and splash in the California sun! Experience two heated pools, hot tubs, cabanas, a food truck and bar at our pool complex, as well as hiking trails, tennis & pickleball courts, a full-service spa, The View Restaurant overlooking Santa Cruz and more!

Offers & Packages

Explore some of our Summer Activities below.

Poolside Cabanas

Looking for your own comfortable space to relax with friends or family poolside? We have nine private cabanas available to rent for small and large parties.

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Fun at the Pools

The pool complex offers non-stop fun and relaxation. Grab drinks from the pool bar, some summertime snacks from our very own food truck and enjoy a poolside movie every Thursday, Friday & Saturday at sunset.

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S'mores Galore

Private Bonfire & S'mores
Sun - Tues | $50 per group
Fri - Sat | $100 per group
Enjoy an evening fireside with s'mores for your family and friends. Includes a private roaring bonfire, seating, s'mores kits and bottled water for four. Call Front Desk to reserve.

S'mores Galore Group Event
Wednesdays & Thursdays at 7 pm
$5 per person
‍Gather 'round the fire and indulge in S'mores Galore! Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars making s'mores over an open flame. Click button to sign up for your upcoming stay.

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Dinks & Drinks

Fridays | 4 - 5 pm

Serve, sip and score at Dinks & Drinks! Join us for a pickleball extravaganza paired with handcrafted cocktails. A server will take your drink orders.

Free Entry | Drinks Are Extra
21+ Only
Sign Up Required
Open To Resort Guests Only

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Cowboy Breakfast

Saddle up for a hearty start to your day at our Cowboy Breakfast! Join us as we fire up the campfire and cook breakfast outdoors - cowboy style. Rise and shine to sizzling skillets and the crackle of flames.

Saturday, August 31
(Labor Day Weekend)

9 - 10 am
$25 per person (plus tax & booking fee)
Sign Up Required
Open To Resort Guests Only

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Craft Cocktails (21+ Only)

Elevate your home bar game with our Cocktail Class! Join us for an interactive session where you'll learn the art of crafting delicious cocktails in batches, perfect for entertaining friends and family with style and ease.

Saturday, August 31
(Labor Day Weekend)

2 - 3 pm
$35 per person (plus tax & booking fee)
21+ Only
Sign Up Required
Open To Resort Guests Only

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Charcuterie Class

Join us for an interactive session where you'll learn the art of crafting delicious charcuterie & cheese boards. You will take your creation with you and enjoy wine during the class (wine for 21+ guests only).

Sunday, September 1
(Labor Day Weekend)

3 -4 pm
$40 per person (plus tax & booking fee)
Sign Up Required
Open To Resort Guests Only

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Guided Hikes

Experience the magic of the redwoods up close! Embark on a guided hike through our forested trails - where every twist and turn reveals nature's breathtaking grandeur.

Saturdays & Sundays
9 - 11 am
No Fee
Sign Up Required
Open To Resort Guests Only

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Nashville Nights Concert Series

Get up close and personal with some of Nashville's hottest musical acts in the Chaminade courtyard. Experience an intimate concert while watching the sun set over Monterey Bay.

Next Concert:
Craig Campbell - Friday, July 26

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Vine to View Wine Dinners

Join us as Executive Chef Samuels and his culinary team create gourmet four-course dinners expertly paired with wines from local California vineyards.

Next Dinner:
Byington Winery - Friday, July 19

Full Schedule

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