Costanoa

We had such a nice time at Costanoa! The weather was perfect, although a little chilly for camping, so it's a good thing we stayed in the lodge. I would love to go back when it's warmer and try the tent cabins or wood cabins. It looks like fun! The General Store has lots of "necessities" for camping and gourmet versions of the usual camping treats.

The restaurant had yummy food; we ate dinner and breakfast there twice. And the only TV is in the bar. We sat by the outdoor fireplace at the lodge and talked with other guests. We did not try the hot tub; heard it was nice, but it was a chilly dash from the lodge to the hot tub! Did not try the horseback riding either, but I'd like to try it the next time.

We also visited the marine lab in Santa Cruz. It's small, but interesting and many groups share the facilities for a variety of research projects.