Lanai Lodge

MotelLively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Excellent location — 12 attractions within walking distance

About

Set in Santa Cruz, Lanai Lodge is a motel. It sits close to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and NOAA - Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, about 0.9 km from Beach Station (Santa Cruz), about 0.5 km from Cowell Beach. The area has 49 places to eat, 2 supermarkets and 1 public-transport stop within a short walk. The most comfortable time to visit Santa Cruz is generally July to September.

Location

What's nearby

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center0.2 km
NOAA - Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary0.2 km
Cowell Beach0.5 km
Dutra Overlook0.5 km
Undertow0.6 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk0.6 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 49 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Bonny Doon Village Airport — 14.9 km
Nearest station: Beach Station (Santa Cruz) — 0.9 km
Nearest beach: Cowell Beach — 0.5 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 15 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the right
Currency: USD
Power: Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink