2004 US KB Fest: Housing

surfhorn · Post by **surfhorn** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 9:26 am

Here is the latest info on the Capitola Venetian. I'll put other places up ASAP but you may want to jump on this one quickly.

The Venetian is a very popular place and only has 12 rooms still available for our time block. The manager didn't budge much on price...he would only give us 10% off on Weds and thurs nites.

There are ocean view and non-ocean view rooms available as well as a 3 bedroom suite.......you can probably pack a lot of people in that one.

I haven't reserved anything so if you want one of these rooms call now - mention your with the US KB Surfing Championships:

The Capitola Venetian
1500 Wharf Road
Capitola
800-332-2780
831-476-6471
831-475-3897 fax
www.capitolavenetian.com/capframe.html

surfhorn · Post by **surfhorn** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 9:30 am

Here is the URL for the Santa Cruz County Visitors and Convention Bureau:
http://www.scccvc.org/index.html

Capitola Chamber of Commerce
http://www.capitolachamber.com/

Aptos Chamber of Commerce
http://www.aptoschamber.com/

Pleasure Point Business Association
http://www.pleasurepointbusiness.org/contact.html

I have an email into them re: some sort of discount card for the competitors. I also dangled the possibiility of the 2 weeks of the 2005 Worlds next year. We'll see......

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Capitola-by-the-Sea Lodging: http://www.capitola.com/lodging.html

OCEAN ECHO MOTEL 831-462-4192
(at Sunny Cove - off of 17th Ave; Pleasure Point is at 32nd Ave); kitchen units available.
You can cram a lot of people in Unit #6...its the one that the Santa Cruz Bodysurfing Association uses for our contests (2005 NorCal Bodysurfing Championships Sat. April 30, 2005)

"Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
401 Johans Beach Dr., Santa Cruz

Phone: 831.462.4192, Fax: 831.462.0658

Ocean view rooms and full kitchen cottages that are ideal for families and couples and centrally located to attractions. At Sunny Cove Beach.

Location: Beach. 15 units, full kitchens and kitchenettes, suites, laundry, cable TV, no pets. Rates: high season $95-$255; low season $70-$180.

www.oceanecho.com

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SUNNY COVE MOTEL & APARTMENTS 831-475-1741
2-1610 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
Next door to the Ocean Echo Motel, I think some KBers stayed there last year and found it acceptable.

more to come......

DrStrange · Post by **DrStrange** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 1:58 pm

I have heard there is a good youth hostel in SC. Google should get you there

surfhorn · Post by **surfhorn** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 2:04 pm

The youth hostel is well used feature in Santa Cruz. There are many motels in the region but I'm trying to focus on the ones that are closest to Pleasure Point. In fact, there are B&Bs right along the point but are pricey.

We will also be putting competitors and visitors up in some private homes as well. Still getting that together. Also the possibility of a vacation home on the corner of 25th Ave. and East Cliff Drive.

quadfin · Post by **quadfin** » Sat Oct 02, 2004 10:30 am

Just made reservations at the Capitola Venetian and they would not give a discount until whomever spoke with the Manager calls back and grovels or something. Get's a little pricey on the weekends but booked anyways, could've bought a wetsuit!

Beeline2.0 · Post by **Beeline2.0** » Sat Oct 02, 2004 10:37 am

surfhorn · Post by **surfhorn** » Sat Oct 02, 2004 4:47 pm

Quadfin - I'll call the manager first thing Monday morning and see what he has to say. I'll also try and work out better deals at other motels as well.
Thats a long way to travel (and a lot to pay) not to get the best service.

Beeline2.0 · Post by **Beeline2.0** » Sun Oct 03, 2004 10:50 am

surfhorn · Post by **surfhorn** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 8:26 am

I'm talking to the Best Western on 41st Ave today - hopefully for better rates than other places are willing to offer.
http://www.bestwesterncapitola.com/

Beeline2.0 · Post by **Beeline2.0** » Tue Oct 05, 2004 11:27 am

surfhorn · Post by **surfhorn** » Tue Oct 05, 2004 2:05 pm

The usual water temp? Does that include peeing in your suit?....

The water temp hasn't dropped by mid November to winter levels but I'm thinking 52F - 56F degrees. Its 56F right about now and nice. It is all dependent on when the north swells and winter weather patterns start settling in.

A 4/3 full suit with booties should keep you toasty. A cap is always a good call to keep the wind out of your ears...and also serves to hold in body heat on those cooler days.

Just like in SoCal, the waters don't really start getting cold until after the first of the year into Spring. Nothing like the Dawn Patrol at Moss, walking over the frost-covered sand to the water's edge....

Tom Linn · Post by **Tom Linn** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 1:14 pm

I just spoke to Duane Dioetz of the Venetian Hotel. Duane agreed to give all KSUSA members a 10% discount on their lodging for all nights except Saturday if you book your room by 10/17/04. They have about 9 rooms left and the cost start at $60 per night for the samller suites and goes up for larger suites. All rooms have kitchens.

Just tell them you are with the KSUSA and you will get the discount. This discount applies to every one who is already booked at the Venetian as well.

Contact info for the Venetian is at the start of this thread.