New Girlfriends Getaway Packages in Santa Cruz County
Contact: Christina Glynn, Communications Director/Film Commissioner
Phone: 831-429-7281, ext. 112, email: cglynn@santacruz.org
May18, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA— Nowadays, planning a getaway with your closest friends is more of a necessity than a luxury: an opportunity to recharge, relax and revitalize yourself so that you can return to everyday life refreshed. Options abound in Santa Cruz County for just this type of remedy for the stressed-out sista. Whether your preference is a hotel package or a do-it-yourself menu of a la carte options, ladies are flocking to this coastal California destination for some much-needed R&R.
Santa Cruz’s West Cliff Inn, the “Celebrate Her” package includes 15% off a stay, a box of four gourmet chocolate truffles, complimentary upgrade at check-in, if available, signature breakfast buffet, and afternoon wine and hors d’oeuvres. The nine-room West Cliff Inn is located on a bluff across from the Monterey Bay. Built as a private home in 1877 on Santa Cruz’s scenic West Cliff Drive, the stately, three-story Italianate Victorian home has been completely renovated and features breezy, coastal décor in crisp blues and whites. Each room comes with a fireplace, marble tile bathroom, high-speed Internet access, an iPod™ player, and a television with a DVD player. “Celebrate Her” is valid Sunday through Thursday now through June 10, 2010 at select Four Sisters Inns. Offer is based on availability and must be mentioned at time of reservation. Excludes holidays and special event periods including Memorial Day.
The Seascape Resort Monterey Bay in Aptos offers an Ultimate Girls Getaway Package for gals who want to let their hair down and get away from it all. The package includes overnight accommodations in a 2-bedroom oceanview villa and four in-suite spa massage treatments. Guests can end their day with Seascape’s signature “Beachfire to Go”, a butler service offering a custom-made beach fire and ingredients for s’mores on the private beach in front of the resort. Packages start at $940 per night, which includes all taxes, resort fees and gratuities. Some blackout dates apply.
Other female-friendly options for fun in Santa Cruz County include:
Surf Divas unite! If the lure of the waves is too big a temptation to ignore, grab your girlfriends and hit the waves. For beginners ready to test their pipeline protocol, Richard Schmidt Surf School and Club Ed Surf School have been teaching surfing in Santa Cruz for nearly two decades. A fundamental part of the curriculum of both surf schools is the emphasis on safety and surfing etiquette in their lessons. Students also learn the basics of waves, how to safely navigate their boards in the water, and how to stand on their boards to catch a wave from a resting position. Lessons are taught one-on-one or in small group settings, so get on board!
What would a getaway with friends be without sampling some of the Santa Cruz Mountain appellation’s fine wines? An idyllic region in South County, the Corralitos Wine Trail features four family-owned wineries, surrounded by redwood trees and apple orchards. And on the west side of Santa Cruz, a spirited courtyard is a local favorite where wineries, shops and restaurants can be found. Always brimming with something new to see or taste, this lively spot is home to Bonny Doon Vineyards and a number of tasting rooms that make up Surf City Vintners. And finally, the five wineries on the Summit to Sea Wine Trail offer world-class wines and exhilarating views, all within close proximity to one another. If your appetite is small, opt for a glass of wine and a few delectable small plates at hip Soif Wine Bar in Downtown Santa Cruz. And on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, Vino Prima Wine Bar offers tastings along with a panoramic view of the Monterey Bay. From the windows facing east, you can view the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Main Beach and the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor; or gaze out the west windows and admire the world-renowned surfing spot, Steamer Lane.
“Serenity” is a word that particularly resonates with those who are stressed-out, over-booked and over-extended. Santa Cruz County has always been lauded for its’ laid-back, relaxing vacation opportunities, and that holds even more true today. Private indoor and outdoor spa rooms are unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz’s Well Within Spa. These private rooms, rented on an hourly basis, are more comfortable and offer clients their own space. Each room overlooks Japanese gardens and waterfalls that create a serene environment.
For more information on where to let your hair down in Santa Cruz County, visit www.santacruzcounty.travel, or contact the Santa Cruz County Conference and Visitors Council, 800.833.3494.
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