The Chaminade is a stunning retreat set on 280 acres on mountain ridge in Santa Cruz, California commanding a panoramic view of the Monterey Bay. The Roaring Camp Railroads is easily accessible from the Chaminade, from where historic trains depart to Bear Mountain through the redwood forest and to the sandy beaches of Santa Cruz along the San Lorenzo River. The Sunset Dining Room offers fine dining served buffet or a la carte with a spectacular view of the landscape. Linwood's Bar & Grill offers more casual lunch and dinner dining and a lounge with a large fireplace, four televisions and a pool table. Plan an event perfectly and easily in the small meeting facilities and a business center outfitted with computers and high speed Internet access. The 153 guest rooms span 11 villas with breathtaking views of the forest or courtyard and pool area. The ground level guest rooms include private patios while the upper level rooms share balconies. The Chaminade provides extensive hiking trails surrounding the hotel, tennis and volleyball courts and an outdoor lap pool. A health club offers aerobics, yoga and Pilates classes to relax your senses. The spa offers a variety of massage and beauty treatments, separate locker rooms for men and women, saunas, steam room and three spa tubs. Guestrooms feature plush feather mattress covers and duvets, comfortable easy chairs with ottomans, and cable television with premium channels and video game consoles. Bathrooms are thoughtfully outfitted with Aveda beauty products and plush bathrobes. Workspace is functional and comfortable with well lit desks, ergonomic chairs and multi line telephones and high speed Internet access.