★★ 1. Quality Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Mountains9733 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 One of several small motels along scenic Highway 9 through the redwood forests southwest of San Jose, the Quality Inn of Ben Lomond has just 25 rooms, and moderate amenities, but provides clean, quiet and comfortable accommodation in a pretty location. The Lorenzo River runs right past the motel and tall trees grow on the hills all around, with two redwood state parks close by - Henry Cowell (3 miles) and Big Basin Redwoods (11 miles). The shops and restaurants of Ben Lomond are a short walk away east along the main road. The inn has an outdoor pool, serves free deluxe continental breakfast, and is well managed. |