I'm trying to find a hotel, any star rating, in Santa Cruz, as close to the beach as possible..I haven't seen any posted here. The only area on priceline, goes quiet more inland than I want...so I feel a bit uneasy bidding. Flexible dates, beginning with Memorial day weekend to end of July, up to $150 per night all included but cheaper would be better :-). OR any good chance of getting a hotel near the beach in Monterey? We have 2 lil kids and would really want to be walking distance ( a few blocks is ok but not a mile!) from the water Thank you for your help!