Room, Partial Ocean View (Communication Features)

This room has a partial ocean view, so you get glimpses of the sea rather than a full sweep of the bay. The hotel sits directly across from Main Beach, and most of its 155 rooms face the ocean. If an uninterrupted panorama matters most to you, ask the hotel about its fuller ocean-view categories.

The room has one king bed and sleeps 2 guests. The bedding is hypo-allergenic, and blackout drapes help you sleep in. A high chair is among the room's family-friendly extras.

The room has a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower. It comes with bathrobes, slippers, shampoo, soap and other free toiletries. Towels are changed on request.

The nightly resort fee covers a welcome beverage at check-in, in-room Nespresso Vertuo coffee and tea, complimentary wine and snacks, and bottled water. It also includes unlimited Wi-Fi, nightly turndown and 24-hour fitness room access. Guests can use complimentary beach cruiser bicycles and Tommy Bahama beach chairs, subject to availability. E-bikes can be rented for an extra charge.

You get a 65-inch smart TV with cable channels and streaming services including Netflix and Hulu. There is also free Wi-Fi (25+ Mbps), free local calls and a laptop-compatible safe. The room has air conditioning and heating, and housekeeping comes daily. In-room dining runs from 7am to 10pm.

With one king bed and space for two guests, it suits couples especially well. La Bahia is family-friendly, and children of all ages are welcome. Families of three or more should look at a room category that sleeps more. Note that the rooftop pool and hot tub are adults-only, and the spa does not admit guests under 18.

La Bahia is at 215 Beach Street, about 245 yards from Main Beach, a couple of minutes' walk. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is roughly a 5-minute walk away. The Santa Cruz Wharf is about half a mile.

There are three restaurants and bars on site, plus the lobby bar. High Tide serves dinner daily from 5pm to 9pm. Low Tide Bar & Grill serves breakfast from 7am, all-day dining until 9pm, and has a bar. Pearl is the lobby bar and morning coffee spot, and Plunge is the poolside bar and grill, open 11am to 5pm. You can also order in-room dining from 7am to 10pm.

Check-in is from 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The main guest checking in must be at least 21, or be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Valet parking is $55 per night, with height restrictions. The front desk is open 24 hours. San Jose International Airport is about a 45-minute drive away.