Things to Do
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.
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.
A New Experience Coming Spring 2022
Starting November 1, we'll start work on our pool area and activity lawn, adding a second pool, poolside restaurant and bar, additional cabanas, firepits, and more. As part of this process, we will close our current pool and activity lawn from November 1 - March 2022.
While these are exciting enhancements to the resort, we understand this is an inconvenience to guests staying this winter. During this time we will continue to offer a wide variety of resort activities, amenities, and services.
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.