Travel and Stay

Flight

San Jose Mineta Airport (SJC)

SJC is 20 minutes from our house (recommended airport to fly in)

Flight

San Francisco International (SFO)

SFO is the second closest airport to us, about 45 min-1 hr 15 min depending on traffic and time of day

Travel Note

Driving directions to our home

To get to our house: From SJC airport/San Jose- Take 880 South, which becomes 17 South towards Santa Cruz. Continue on 17 as you pass the town of Los Gatos into the mountain (about 8 miles/10 mins). Get off at the Summit Exit. From the exit, turn up the steep hill, make a right and go over the bridge/overpass until you come to a T intersection. Make a left onto Summit/35. Go straight for a mile and make a left on Melody Lane; we are all the way at the end (1 mile) last house before it hits Old Santa Cruz Highway. The house is on the left, 17020 Melody Ln, we will have signs for parking. From Santa Cruz: Head North on 17 towards San Jose. Exit at the Summit Exit, right before the underpass. Go straight on Summit/35 for 1 mile and make a left on Melody Lane; we are all the way at the end right (1 mile) before it hits Old Santa Cruz Highway. The house is on the last one on the left, we will have signs for parking. *Note: From both directions your GPS may route you to Melody Ln via Mountain Charlie Road; this is also correct and equidistant, but the narrow mountain road may be difficult for larger cars or nervous drivers. Be forewarned!

Hotel

Hotels- Los Gatos/San Jose

If you want to book hotel rooms with friends these are some group priced hotels off the mountains near Los Gatos. Most hotels will be located on the San Jose side closer to the airport, further from the beach. Prices range from $100-300/night Hotel block bids were put in for this wedding so we will update as specific prices come in. Check out the link above if you would like to browse your own selection. Best Western The Inn of Los Gatos - 179/night (15 mins) The Inn at Saratoga - $279 up to 4 ppl/rm (25 mins) SureStay Plus by Best Western $179-189/night (30 mins)

House Or Rental

Spacious Extended Stay House

This is a 3 bedroom Air Bnb rental that sleeps 6 (two single beds) off the mountain on the SJ side about 15 minutes from our house. $295/night

House Or Rental

Rustic Cottage - Air BnB

This is a tiny Airbnb down the street from us run by our neighbor George. It's literally a bed and a bathroom, but you can take a bath outdoors under the redwoods. $106/night

House Or Rental

Magical Treehouse - AirBnB

This is a 2 person AirBnB run by our neighbor George down the street. Super cute if you want a unique experience during your visit. $209/night

House Or Rental

Private Guest House in the Redwoods - AirBnb

This is a 4 person 1 bedroom Air Bnb. Cute little lofted house nearby in the neighborhood. $210/night

Hotel

Hotels - Scotts Valley/Santa Cruz

These are hotels on the Santa Cruz side of the mountain. Some are in Scotts Valley which is a nearby large mountain town, some are down in Santa Cruz. Prices range from $200 and up.

House Or Rental

Amazing Santa Cruz Landscaped Paradise - AirBnB

This is a 12 person whole house rental about 20 minutes away from our house, 10 minutes from downtown Santa Cruz. It is right across from Henry Cowell, a really great park with old redwood growth. Recommend for friend group! $594/night

House Or Rental

3 bedroom house in Santa Cruz - AirBnB

This is a 8 person whole house rental about 30 minutes from our house. In a quiet neighborhood near the westside of Santa Cruz, minutes from downtown. Ideal for people who want to stay in Santa Cruz and get the Cali vibes. $301/night

House Or Rental

Guest House with Pool Access AirBnb

1-3 person rental in the town of Los Gatos, small guest house in the back with a pool $179/night