Inn Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach.
401 Johans Beach Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 328 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The hotel was just a short walk to the beach which was great! You could hear the ocean waves from the room. The staff was so helpful, they gave us a rec for dinner which was for the Shadowbrook. The BEST experience we’ve ever had! Would definitely stay with them again.
United States of AmericaThe small cove beach is 100 steps from the property! It felt like a private beach, wonderful!
United States of AmericaVery cute room very close to the beach! Staff was very helpful and pleasant. Their restaurant recommendation was spot on and we had a wonderful time! We will definitely be back!!
United States of AmericaExceptional welcome by the innkeeper who accommodated a later check in.
United States of Americait’s super close to a little cove and it’s dog friendly!❤️
United States of AmericaThe view , the kind hospitality , also how the beach was right off the road
United States of AmericaThe location was stunning! A short 1 minute walk from a secluded beach cove, with an overlook spot one street over. HIGHLY recommend.
United States of AmericaLovely cozy and comfy beach cottage! We loved everything about our stay! The private BBQ on our balcony was a great bonus! 🤩
South AfricaThis property is in a great location, including easy access to the beach (you can see it from the patio). The property includes several shared outdoor areas and a bbq. We were in the Gull cottage- this cottage is suited well for a couple. Having a third person or child would make it tight for sleeping and getting around inside. The staff was incredibly helpful and accommodating.
United States of AmericaThe cottages are adorable and very clean. The proximity to the beach is unreal and the staff was so kind and accommodating!
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Joan
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Wendy
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Steven
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Samantha
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Terra
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Built in the early 1900s, Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages is located on a quiet cul-de-sac that ends at Monterey Bay's unique Sunny Cove Beach. The inn's cul-de-sac location minimizes traffic and provides for a relaxing and safe beach stay. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 10 minutes’ drive away.
The inn is centrally located between downtown Santa Cruz and Capitola. Roaring Camp Railroad, Henry Cowell Redwood Forest and University of California Santa Cruz are within 20 minutes' drive of Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages. There are also many great wineries in nearby and Santa Cruz schedules great events throughout the year. Singer-songwriters Neil Diamond and John Denver frequented Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages and wrote some of their most beloved songs here.
Ocean Echo Inn offers rooms in the main house. These rooms have flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and microwaves. Cottages surrounding the house also offer fully-equipped kitchens. Select cottages have private patios and balconies with ocean views. BBQ facilities are available for guest use. Select cottages are friendly for small dogs (an additional fee applies).
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.0 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Sand Dollar Room (14), Standard Queen - No Pets
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Pelican Cottage (4), Family Cottage - No Pets
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Beachcomber Cottage (6), Deluxe Family Cottage - Pet Friendly
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Blue Whale Room (11), Family Double - No Pets
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Gull Cottage (1), Family Cottage - Pet Friendly
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Sand Piper Room (8), Deluxe I King - No Pets
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Abalone Room (7), Deluxe III Queen
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Driftwood Cottage (5), Family Cottage - No Pets
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Family Cottage - Pet Friendly
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Popular Beaches Nearby
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Sunny Cove Beach
100 feet from property -
Black’s Beach
1,000 feet from property -
Santa Cruz Harbor Beach
2,000 feet from property
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- Guests said beach access was good
See what guests loved the most:
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Tricia
United States of America“The hotel was just a short walk to the beach which was great! You could hear the ocean waves from the room. The staff was so helpful, they gave us a rec for dinner which was for the Shadowbrook. The BEST experience we’ve ever had! Would definitely stay with them again.” Read more
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Joan
United States of America
“The small cove beach is 100 steps from the property! It felt like a private beach, wonderful!”
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Wendy
United States of America
“Very cute room very close to the beach! Staff was very helpful and pleasant. Their restaurant recommendation was spot on and we had a wonderful time! We will definitely be back!! ”
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Steven
United States of America
“Exceptional welcome by the innkeeper who accommodated a later check in.”
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Samantha
United States of America
“it’s super close to a little cove and it’s dog friendly!❤️”
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Doe
United States of America
“The view , the kind hospitality , also how the beach was right off the road ”
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Victory
United States of America
“The location was stunning! A short 1 minute walk from a secluded beach cove, with an overlook spot one street over. HIGHLY recommend.”
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Michiel
South Africa“Lovely cozy and comfy beach cottage! We loved everything about our stay! The private BBQ on our balcony was a great bonus! 🤩”
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Christine
United States of America
“This property is in a great location, including easy access to the beach (you can see it from the patio). The property includes several shared outdoor areas and a bbq. We were in the Gull cottage- this cottage is suited well for a couple. Having a third person or child would make it tight for sleeping and getting around inside. The staff was incredibly helpful and accommodating. ” Read more
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Terra
United States of America
“The cottages are adorable and very clean. The proximity to the beach is unreal and the staff was so kind and accommodating!”
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About Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
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Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History1.1 miles
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Sky Glider1.6 miles
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Capitola Mall1.6 miles
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk1.7 miles
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Rio Theatre1.7 miles
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center1.9 miles
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Pacific Garden Mall2 miles
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McPherson Center2.1 miles
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Armida Winery2.2 miles
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Museum of Art and History2.2 miles
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Cafe/Bar Crow's Nest0.9 miles
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Restaurant Lago di Como1 miles
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Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Rail5.7 miles
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Sunny Cove Beach Golden sand100 feet
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Black’s Beach Golden sand1,000 feet
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Santa Cruz Harbor Beach Golden sand2,000 feet
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Moran Lake Park Beach3,650 feet
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Seabright State Beach Golden sand3,800 feet
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Monterey Peninsula Airport27.2 miles
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Mineta San Jose International Airport28.1 miles
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San Francisco International Airport50.3 miles
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Amenities of Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Beach
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Ping-pong
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
General
- Pet bowls
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Honeymoon suite
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Recycling bins available to guests and waste is recycled
- Single-use plastic straws not used
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- All windows are double-glazed
- Wild (non-domesticated) animals are not displayed or interacted with while kept at the property, nor are they harvested, consumed, or sold.
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
There is a two-night minimum that is required on weekends for Fridays and Saturdays from 9 June through 2 September.
***Please note: Only select rooms or cottages can accommodate dogs under 50 pounds. Maximum of 2 dogs. Dog fee is $50 per pet, per night. Please contact the property directly for more information***
Pets are only accepted in the following rooms:
- Deluxe Cottage (Beachcomber Cottage)
- Family Suite (Gull Cottage)
- Superior King Room (Sea Star Room)
- Deluxe Queen Room (Sea Breeze Room)
- Superior Queen Room (Sea Otter Room)
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
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Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages is 1.8 miles from the center of Santa Cruz.
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Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Ping-pong
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Beachfront
- Beach
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages by:
- Car 45min
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Yes, Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages (subject to availability):
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Parking
- Accessible parking
- Free parking
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Check-in at Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The nearest beach is 350 feet from Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages.
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Room options at Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages include:
- Double
- Family
- Suite
