The Inquisitive Tongue - Santa Cruz
Skip the extended family affair at home and spend this Christmas at Santa Cruz’s AAA Four Diamond, award-winning Chaminade Resort & Spa. The historic Mission-style California resort’s panoramic view of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and mountains makes this serene resort the perfect holiday getaway for a romantic twosome or family vacay…like a home away from home.
Best of all, Chaminade offers California residents a 15% discount (with proof of residency) and serves up affordable holiday packages. Book now to reserve your holiday magical adventure. Call 831.475.5600 or visit www.chaminade.com.
Chaminade’s Home for The Holidays
Chaminade Resort & Spa twinkles with holiday lights, gingerbread scents and décor. Rates start as low as $199, plus tax and resort fee and includes overnight accommodations, breakfast for two in The Sunset Restaurant, two glasses of complimentary wine in Linwood’s Bar & Grill, 10% off select spa treatments and a $50 resort credit for the spa or food & beverage. (Offer valid and based upon availability through 1/3/2016).
Breakfast with Santa Weekend
Bring your wish lists and let Santa know if you’ve been naughty or nice, December 5th or 12th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Indulge in a delectable holiday breakfast buffet for 2 adults and 2 children, kids will write letters to Santa, have their own pictures taken with St. Nick, and will take home a cuddly collectible Chaminade Christmas teddy bear. While the children sip cider, Santa offers Ma & Pa elves complimentary champagne. (
Breakfast with Santa event is on 12/5 & 12/12, from 9am-11am. Families may book Friday night or Saturday night stays, based on availability.)
Culinary Christmas Cravings
Indulge in a lavish holiday buffet for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day dinner celebrations, specially created by Executive Chef Kristen Ponza. Guaranteed to please the most discriminating of palates, Christmas Eve dinner will be offered from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., on December 24th. Price is $49.95* for adults, $17.95* for children 6-12, children under the age of 6 years dine free. Christmas Day dinner will be served from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on December 25th. Price is $53.95* for adults, $17.95* for children 6-12 years old & free for children under the age of 6. For reservations call 831-475-5600. (Price excludes tax and gratuity).
Santa Cruz Attractions + Chaminade = The Perfect Getaway
While you enjoy Chaminade’s festive holiday celebrations, you’ll have a chance to explore Santa Cruz’s pristine beaches, state parks and Santa Cruz Mountain wineries. There are 1,001 Santa Cruz adventures just steps from Chaminade Resort & Spa's front door, including surfing, windsurfing, kiteboarding, sailing, whale watching, fishing, kayaking, tide pooling, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, camping, rock climbing, cycling, birding, golf, disc golf and more.
Chaminade Resort offers easy access to a steam train ride on the Roaring Camp Railroads, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Monterey Bay Aquarium and National Marine Sanctuary. Click here for things to do around Santa Cruz.
The resort offers 156 spacious guestrooms in eleven villas nestled in a picturesque eucalyptus grove across 300 lush acres. In addition to the many amenities the resort offers, Chaminade is known for its certified “green” world-class spa, farm to table award-winning menus and attentive, personalized service.
A New Year Brings A New Look to Chaminade!
Santa's gift to Chaminade's guests this year is really stylish! The historic, Spanish Mission-style property is completely transforming all 156 guest rooms and suites incorporating eclectic, bohemian styles from the artisan community of Santa Cruz. Design inspired by authentic craftsmanship and the aesthetics of vintage technology will create a fun, whimsical design to inspire creativity and relaxation. Tranquil meditation alcoves will be incorporated into select guest rooms fostering mindfulness while traveling on business or vacation. Santa plans on stuffing Chaminade's holiday stocking with a variety of mindfulness programs to launch in the New Year!
