Activities
Whatever pursuit you prefer, Chaminade Resort & Santa Cruz offers uniquely diverse and exciting opportunities for recreation, relaxation and fun. Situated on more than 300-acres the lush grounds and natural beauty make Chaminade Resort a playground for year-round fun. Enjoy our sports lawn with bocce ball, horseshoes, disc golf putting, corn hole and more! Scroll below for more adventures and resort fun.
A New Experience Arrives May 25
The time has come! On May 25, we unveil our all new pool area just in time for summer! Guests will enjoy two separate pools featuring two resort-style pools, hot tubs, cabanas, and the Sandbox, a poolside food truck featuring delicious bites and refreshing drinks.
Escape to Santa Cruz this summer and enjoy the California sunshine while relaxing by the pool!
Disc Golf
If low-key competition with the fresh air and outdoor experience of a nature hike sounds good to you, consider playing disc golf. Disc golf is particularly effective in fostering creativity,adaptability, and a willingness to embrace new things.
Pickleball
Play a set with friends on our four lighted tennis courts set among the towering eucalyptus. Enjoy a game of Pickleball, the fastest growing sport in North America, on our two lighted courts.
Pool
Our pool area and activity lawn, second pool, poolside restaurant and bar, additional cabanas, firepits, and more coming May 25!
Hiking
With over 3 miles of hiking trail meandering through the resort, you will surely feel miles away from ordinary. A variety of terrain and intensity levels on our trails will suit every guest and make you feel refreshed.
Resort Recreation
Don't feel like leaving the resort? No problem! There's plenty to do on the Chaminade grounds, including relaxing by the pool and hot tub, cooling off under a cabana, hiking through the Redwoods or treating yourself to a spa day.
Santa Cruz
Experience coastal beaches, stroll along trails ine on of the many state parks, or enjoy seaside shopping in downtown Santa Cruz or nearby Capitola Village. Immerse yourself in all this and more, just 10 minutes from Chaminade.
Top 5 Things to Do
From live music and weekly events at The View meandering atop mountains to exploring downtown Santa Cruz, Chaminade gets you close to some of the most exciting things to do in the Monterey Bay area. Add these five activities to your Santa Cruz bucket list.
Mountaintop Adventures
Santa Cruz is right on the edge of the great outdoors. From rolling hills and zip lines to thick forests and state park, Santa Cruz is a nature lover's paradise. Embark on your next adventure in Chaminade's 300 forested acres.
Wine Country
The Santa Cruz Mountains are one of California's better-kept secrets. Among the rolling hills, you'll found countless lesser-known yet still award-winning wineries. Go tasting and touring these family-owned wineries and vineyards.