It's hardly a coincidence that the word "muse" appears in "museum!" Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse aims to inspire and entertain visitors, so find a place for it on your schedule.

This Santa Cruz museum is an interesting place to start your day of sightseeing. There's plenty to enjoy in the area, like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, University of California, Santa Cruz, and Natural Bridges State Park. Wander around at your leisure at Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse before heading to these other fine attractions.

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Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,403 reviews)

Walls are a bit thin

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Aqua Breeze Inn

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8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)

Pros: good price, nice staff, separate bedroom, very close to the boardwalk and beach, free parking/availability, fridge, microwave, allow pets, good plumbing/hot water. Cons: paper thin walls, uncomfortable beds (can feel the springs), bad WiFi, cheap towels & bedding. It’s definitely a 2-3 star motel but if you’re traveling on a small budget, you’ll appreciate it.

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Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

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The staff was so accommodating. It was clean and very relaxing! Loved the spa!

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