Chaminade Resort and Spa is perched on a hilltop overlooking all of Santa Cruz and the expansive Monterey Bay. We are surrounded by miles of redwood and eucalyptus forest, and our views encompass rolling hills, the sparkling bay, and the Monterey peninsula in the distance. In Santa Cruz we experience 300 days per year of beautiful, sunny skies and balmy temperatures. Our lovely, Mission-style resort and Spa are the perfect setting for a wedding or dream getaway, as well as a weekend retreat for your guests, with many opportunities for fitness & relaxation.

The beach is only a short 10 minute drive away, Monterey and Carmel only 45 minutes an 1 hour respectively, numerous golf courses, quaint seaside villages, antique towns, numerous wineries, our famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk, whale excursions, sightseeing tours, etc. Of course there are many things to do here at Chaminade without ever leaving the property such as heated year round swimming pool, sand volley ball, sports lawn, tennis courts, deluxe spa complete with massages, Jacuzzis, whirlpools, saunas, fitness center, facials. We also have 300 hundred acres of hiking trails with 3 different trails to fit everyone’s physical ability.