Name: Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
Address: 401 Johans Beach Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, United States of America, 401 Johans Beach Drive, California, CA 95062, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $179 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.2

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Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages

401 Johans Beach Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, United States of America –

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The accomodation was nice, position of the hotel good. Staff very friendly and helpful. Free parking was nice bonus.

Lenka, Czech Republic

Ocean view, room remodeling, bed and high quality linens, friendly and efficient staff, close to restaurants.

N, United States of America

Highly recommended. The inn isn't luxurious, but it was clean, and the beds were super comfy. The location is fabulous: situated at the end of a quiet street, just off a gorgeous little beach, with larger beaches close by. We had never been to Santa Cruz and were so a little worried about not being closer to the boardwalk, but it was an easy car or bus ride away. Super friendly, highly helpful hosts made our stay a memorable one.

Vicki, United Kingdom

KIM AND AARON WERE SO THOUGHTFUL AND POLITE AND WONDERFUL...AS WELL AS ALL THE STAFF! WE HAD SUCH A WONDERFUL TIME. YOU MADE A WONDERFUL MEMORY FOR US AND OUR FAMILY. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS! MIKE AND MICAH

Michael, United States of America

Shared deck with an ocean view was a real plus. The owners were pleasant and friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. The ping pong table on the front lawn was great, and we really enjoyed playing!

Peggy, United States of America

We just loved the hotel.great rooms and very peaceful and nice location

Shai, Israel

Friendly staff. We had booked for three nights but after one night. The management kindly agreed to refund us for one of the unused nights.

Philip, United Kingdom

Falsely advertised location - really an updated 1930 set of beach cottages that did not have an ocean view as promised - true value of about 1/3rd of price at best

Landon, United States of America

Neat and tidy property. Small but comfortable room.

Nancy, Singapore

Great location close to a secluded beach. We could see whales and see lions from the beach! The family room actually consisted of two separate rooms. Great shower! Outside, many seating areas had been made. About 45 minutes to Monterey where you can go whale watching. Very close to a Starbucks and a small Hawaiian restaurant.

Nicole, Netherlands

This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. 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-da-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 8.5 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Santa Cruz! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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	Standard Queen Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 200 ft² Located upstairs in the main house this room offers a garden view with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, private bathroom, microwave and refrigerator. Continental breakfast and parking are included with this room. Please note: This is a non-smoking room. This room is not one of our dog-friendly rooms. Please contact the hotel directly for more information. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, TV, Hairdryer, Refrigerator, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Microwave, Bathroom, Heating, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Dining area, Wardrobe/Closet, Coffee machine, Towels, Linens, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet paper , Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 460 ft² This non-smoking 2-bedroom cottage features a fully-equipped kitchen and full-size refrigerator, private patio with barbecue facilities and a lawn with outdoor furniture. Continental breakfast and parking are included with this room. Please note: This cottage is dog-friendly and fees are applicable. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, TV, Hairdryer, Refrigerator, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Microwave, Patio, Bathroom, Heating, Kitchen, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Flat-screen TV, Private entrance, Sofa, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Dining area, Kitchenware, Wardrobe/Closet, Oven, Stovetop, Toaster, Barbecue, Coffee machine, Towels, Linens, Dining table, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Toilet paper , Trash cans, Wine glasses, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
× 5	Family Double Room 2 queen beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 400 ft² This family room features a dining area, flat-screen TV and microwave. Room Facilities: Shower, TV, Hairdryer, Refrigerator, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Microwave, Bathroom, Heating, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Interconnecting room(s) available, Flat-screen TV, Dining area, Wardrobe/Closet, Coffee machine, Towels, Linens, Dining table, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet paper , Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Ocean View Room 1 king bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 250 ft² This ocean view room features a private balcony on the second floor. Free WiFi, Cable TV, and beach parking are included with this room. Please note: This room is not pet friendly. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, TV, Hairdryer, Balcony, Refrigerator, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Microwave, Bathroom, Heating, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Tile/Marble floor, View, Dining area, Wardrobe/Closet, Sea view, Coffee machine, Towels, Linens, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet paper , Trash cans, Wine glasses, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 268 ft² This spacious deluxe studio comes equipped with a full kitchen. Free Wi-Fi, a cable TV, and free beach parking are provided in this room. Continental breakfast and parking are included with this room. Please note: This is a non-smoking room. This room is not one of our dog-friendly rooms. Please contact the hotel directly for more information. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, TV, Hairdryer, Kitchenette, Refrigerator, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Microwave, Bathroom, Heating, Kitchen, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Flat-screen TV, Private entrance, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Dining area, Kitchenware, Wardrobe/Closet, Oven, Stovetop, Toaster, Coffee machine, Towels, Linens, Dining table, Toilet paper , Trash cans, Wine glasses, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Deluxe Queen Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 325 ft² This spacious studio is located downstairs in the main house and offers free Wi-Fi, cable TV and a fully-equipped kitchen. Continental breakfast and parking are included with this room, and it features beach deck chairs and beach towels. This room is dog friendly. Please call hotel for availability. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, TV, Hairdryer, Refrigerator, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Microwave, Bathroom, Heating, Kitchen, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Flat-screen TV, Private entrance, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Dining area, Kitchenware, Wardrobe/Closet, Oven, Stovetop, Toaster, Coffee machine, Towels, Linens, Dining table, Toilet paper , Trash cans, Wine glasses, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Family Cottage 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 365 ft² These cottages are suite cottages with a queen bed and a queen sofa bed in the living room. Free WiFi, 2 cable TV, and a fully-equipped kitchen are provided in this cottage. The ocean-view deck has a large BBQ, and continental breakfast and parking are included with this room. Please note: This is a non-smoking room. 1 of these cottages is dog friendly. Please contact the hotel directly for more information. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, TV, Hairdryer, Refrigerator, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Microwave, Bathroom, Heating, Kitchen, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Sofa, Tile/Marble floor, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Dining area, Kitchenware, Oven, Stovetop, Toaster, Coffee machine, Towels, Linens, Dining table, Toilet paper , Trash cans, Wine glasses, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

An Inside Look at Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages

The inn is located on a very quiet street just steps from Sunny Cove Beach on the Monterey Bay. Sonny Cove Beach is a unique cove about 100 yards long by 50 yards wide. In the center of our property is the main house, with 5 rooms; once a farm house dating back to the early 1900's. Surrounding the main house are cottages. There are several restaurants within walking distance. Neil Diamond and John Denver are two celebrities that were regular guests at the inn and supposedly have written some of their songs here. One of the former inn owners said they used to sing for them and the guests on the front porch. The property has undergone extensive remodeling since it was purchased 4 years ago.

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Closest Landmarks

Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History 1.1 miles
Sky Glider 1.6 miles
Capitola Mall 1.6 miles
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 1.7 miles
Rio Theatre 1.7 miles
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center 1.9 miles
Pacific Garden Mall 2 miles
McPherson Center 2.1 miles
Armida Winery 2.2 miles
Museum of Art and History 2.2 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Crow's Nest Cafe/Bar 0.9 miles
Santa Cruz Market Market 1 miles
Lago di Como Restaurant 1 miles
Save Mart Supermarket 1.5 miles

Closest Airports

Mineta San Jose International Airport 28.1 miles
San Francisco International Airport 50.3 miles
Oakland International Airport 54.1 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Loved the quiet location and the small Updated Inn so close to the beach The breakfast with the homemade pumpkin bread was wonderful.”

United States of America

“Location and access to the beach”

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United States of America

“The Inn is 50 yards away from the beach. Nice during the day when you can walk right down and stroll along the coast. We saw Sea Otters, Dolphin and a whale within 100 yards of the beach. That was amazing. The cottage we stayed in had a gas barbecue and deck for sunning.”

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please note: 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 cottages can accommodate small dogs for an additional fee. Please contact Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages directly for more information***

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.

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September 8, 2017

Lenka
Czech Republic
Age group: 45 – 54

4 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Cottage
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Everything was fine.
눇The accomodation was nice, position of the hotel good. Staff very friendly and helpful. Free parking was nice bonus.
September 7, 2017

Tim
United States of America
9.2

“Cute place will come back again.”
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉No AC only a fan room was warm.
눇Close to beach and boardwalk
September 5, 2017

N
United States of America
8.8

“Wonderful stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Ocean View Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉No A/C.
눇Ocean view, room remodeling, bed and high quality linens, friendly and efficient staff, close to restaurants.
September 4, 2017

Vicki
United Kingdom
9.6

“Unbeatable location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Cottage
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇Highly recommended. The inn isn't luxurious, but it was clean, and the beds were super comfy. The location is fabulous: situated at the end of a quiet street, just off a gorgeous little beach, with larger beaches close by. We had never been to Santa Cruz and were so a little worried about not being closer to the boardwalk, but it was an easy car or bus ride away. Super friendly, highly helpful hosts made our stay a memorable one.
August 31, 2017

Michael
United States of America
10

“ENJOY YOUR STAY HERE! THE BEACH IS SO CLOSE.....AND SO CLOSE TO THE ROLLER COASTER ;-)”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Cottage
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉WE LOVED EVERYTHING!
눇KIM AND AARON WERE SO THOUGHTFUL AND POLITE AND WONDERFUL...AS WELL AS ALL THE STAFF! WE HAD SUCH A WONDERFUL TIME. YOU MADE A WONDERFUL MEMORY FOR US AND OUR FAMILY. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS! MIKE AND MICAH
August 31, 2017

Jeffry
United States of America
9.6

“Chill Santa Cruz spot , beach is right there :)”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Ocean View Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉N/A
눇Nice place in East Cliff ! Highly recommend it
August 28, 2017

Peggy Stone
United States of America
Age group: 55 – 64
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The breakfast items could be more varied. There were a bunch of kinds of bagels, but only one other bread/pastry offering (banana bread). There was one flavor of yogurt (cherry flavor). Hard boiled eggs would be a nice addition.
눇Shared deck with an ocean view was a real plus. The owners were pleasant and friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. The ping pong table on the front lawn was great, and we really enjoyed playing!
August 26, 2017

Shai
Israel
10

“Great hotel.we strongly recommend”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Cottage
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇We just loved the hotel.great rooms and very peaceful and nice location
August 26, 2017

Philip
United Kingdom
3.8

“Not on the beach”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Cottage
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Cramped accommodation, not very clean, in need of modernisation.
눇Friendly staff. We had booked for three nights but after one night. The management kindly agreed to refund us for one of the unused nights.
August 23, 2017

Joni
United States of America
4.6

“Memorable in a negative way.”
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉We were very disappointed with this accommodation. Although the Inn promised ocean view and does provide that for some of their guests, our view was of parked cars. There is a small beach within walking distance- down a hill and around garbage, trash cans, and past homeless encampment. The best news is that they allowed us to cancel the 2nd night and reimbursed us for the payment already made.
August 20, 2017

Landon
United States of America
2.5

“Not worth the price -”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Cottage
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉For this price expected a world class experience - for 100 more had a great waterfront hotel room with sweeping views and awesome accommodations in San Francisco, one of the more expensive cities in the US just before coming here - the contrast was very stark - transactional hotel in that no one, I would think, would stay again
눇Falsely advertised location - really an updated 1930 set of beach cottages that did not have an ocean view as promised - true value of about 1/3rd of price at best
August 19, 2017

Nancy
Singapore
10

“Nice stop on our travel up the coast.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Scratched my car pulling out of parking space as I didn't see the low wall when making a tight turn.
눇Neat and tidy property. Small but comfortable room.
August 13, 2017

Nicole
Netherlands
8.3

“Great beach house with lots of space.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The price was almost double that of comparable motels we stayed in, partly because of the 'resort tax' which is not included at the first price you see at booking.com.
눇Great location close to a secluded beach. We could see whales and see lions from the beach! The family room actually consisted of two separate rooms. Great shower! Outside, many seating areas had been made. About 45 minutes to Monterey where you can go whale watching. Very close to a Starbucks and a small Hawaiian restaurant.
August 12, 2017

Becky
United Kingdom
8.8

“Fabulous location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Cottage
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Very dated, needs some money spent on it
눇Excellent location. Very nice staff
August 9, 2017

Andrew
United Kingdom
Age group: 45 – 54
7.5

“A lovely and not so touristy location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Cottage
- • Stayed 1 night
눉breakfast
눇very friendly staff

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