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Hotel Sea & Sand Inn

Sea & Sand Inn

201 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States of America – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 148 reviews)

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9.3
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    9.2

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Location

    9.8

  • Total

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

I loved the view and the outside sitting we had to enjoy it. Also the deep bathtub!

Veronica United States of America

The view from the room was amazing and the courtyard over looking the ocean was stunning!! Loved that it was so secure also I was not worried about keeping our room door open while we were out in the courtyard

Adrianne United States of America

I love hearing the waves at night, and the cookies!! Such a nice touch. Everything was perfect. Will definitely return.

Krista United States of America

The view!! Also being able to hear sound of waves while you sleep is incredible

Emily United States of America

We liked that it was right at the beach. We loved the patio chairs and large patio area. The fireplace was nice.

Valorie United States of America

my favorite hotel in santa cruz! the view is amazing & it’s always so clean and peaceful.

Denaeja United States of America

Very clean and well kept! The hotel is gorgeous and we loved the little private deck out front. We would totally come back for another stay. 100% recommend

Tiffany United States of America

I am sure the breakfast would have been better if COVID wasn’t a factor. It was still nice to have something provided for the guests for breakfast.

Mathis United States of America

Well decorated, great view, nice to go to sleep with the waves. Awesome location.

Thomas United States of America

Comfortable & cozy, nice that they give wine and cheese and cookies. Their continental breakfast is also a nice bonus

Lucita United States of America

Excellent location!

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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “I loved the view and the outside sitting we had to enjoy it. Also the deep bathtub!”
    Veronica Veronica United States of America United States of America
  • “The view from the room was amazing and the courtyard over looking the ocean was stunning!!”
    Adrianne Adrianne United States of America United States of America
  • “I love hearing the waves at night, and the cookies!! Such a nice touch. Everything was perfect. Will definitely return.”
    Krista Krista United States of America United States of America
  • “The view!! Also being able to hear sound of waves while you sleep is incredible”
    Emily Emily United States of America United States of America
  • “We liked that it was right at the beach. We loved the patio chairs and large patio area. The fireplace was nice.”
    Valorie Valorie United States of America United States of America
  • “my favorite hotel in santa cruz! the view is amazing & it’s always so clean and peaceful.”
    Denaeja Denaeja United States of America United States of America
  • “Very clean and well kept! The hotel is gorgeous and we loved the little private deck out front. We would totally come back for another stay. 100% recommend”
    Tiffany Tiffany United States of America United States of America
  • “I am sure the breakfast would have been better if COVID wasn’t a factor. It was still nice to have something provided for the guests for breakfast.”
    Mathis Mathis United States of America United States of America
  • “Well decorated, great view, nice to go to sleep with the waves. Awesome location.”
    Thomas Thomas United States of America United States of America
  • “Comfortable & cozy, nice that they give wine and cheese and cookies. Their continental breakfast is also a nice bonus”
    Lucita Lucita United States of America United States of America

Stay in the heart of Santa Cruz – Excellent location – show map

Within a 10-minute walk of Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It has a 24-hour front desk and free guest parking.

A TV and a DVD player are featured in each room at Sea & Sand Inn. All rooms provide a sitting area and a private bathroom. Each room offers a sea view.

Guests at Inn Sea & Sand can enjoy a daily continental breakfast with fresh baked goods, boiled eggs, yogurt, fresh fruit salad, coffee, tea and juices

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is a 5-minute walk from Sea & Sand Inn. The University of California Santa Cruz is 2 miles away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Santa Cruz, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.3 for two-person stays.

뀐 Located in the heart of Santa Cruz, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

끉 Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

끸 Free private parking available at the hotel

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9.3
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  • Veronica United States of America

    “I loved the view and the outside sitting we had to enjoy it. Also the deep bathtub!”

  • Adrianne United States of America

    “The view from the room was amazing and the courtyard over looking the ocean was stunning!! Loved that it was so secure also I was not worried about keeping our room door open while we were out in the courtyard ”

  • Krista United States of America

    “I love hearing the waves at night, and the cookies!! Such a nice touch. Everything was perfect. Will definitely return.”

  • Emily United States of America

    “The view!! Also being able to hear sound of waves while you sleep is incredible ”

  • Valorie United States of America

    “We liked that it was right at the beach. We loved the patio chairs and large patio area. The fireplace was nice.”

  • Denaeja United States of America

    “my favorite hotel in santa cruz! the view is amazing & it’s always so clean and peaceful. ”

  • Tiffany United States of America

    “Very clean and well kept! The hotel is gorgeous and we loved the little private deck out front. We would totally come back for another stay. 100% recommend ”

  • Mathis United States of America

    “I am sure the breakfast would have been better if COVID wasn’t a factor. It was still nice to have something provided for the guests for breakfast.”

  • Thomas United States of America

    “Well decorated, great view, nice to go to sleep with the waves. Awesome location.”

  • Lucita United States of America

    “Comfortable & cozy, nice that they give wine and cheese and cookies. Their continental breakfast is also a nice bonus”

Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
    0.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    0.4 miles
  • Sky Glider
    0.4 miles
  • Pacific Garden Mall
    0.6 miles
  • Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
    0.7 miles
  • Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
    0.7 miles
  • Nickelodeon Theatre
    0.8 miles
  • Pacific Avenue
    0.9 miles
  • Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History
    0.9 miles
  • McPherson Center
    0.9 miles
Top attractions
  • Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Rail
    4.1 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Cowell's Beach Golden sand
    100 feet
  • Santa Cruz Beach Golden sand
    Swimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink, Surfing, Watching the Sunset, Seashell collecting
    800 feet
  • Lighthouse Field State Beach Golden sand
    3,500 feet
  • Seabright State Beach Golden sand
    4,000 feet
Closest Airports
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport
    27.8 miles
  • Mineta San Jose International Airport
    28.5 miles
  • San Francisco International Airport
    49.5 miles
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Amenities of Sea & Sand Inn Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

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Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Services
  • 24-hour front desk
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  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
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  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

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

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Extra bed by request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this hotel

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Sea & Sand Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Sea & Sand Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note: During the period between 21 April 2018 and 28 May 2018 guests must be a minimum of 21 years of age to check in at the property.

Please note: Parking is limited to 1 space per room booked.

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.

FAQs about Sea & Sand Inn

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Sea & Sand Inn by:

    • Car 1h 10min

  • The nearest beach is 2,450 feet from Sea & Sand Inn.

  • Sea & Sand Inn is 1,800 feet from the center of Santa Cruz.

  • Yes, Sea & Sand Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Sea & Sand Inn include:

    • Double
    • Family

  • The prices at Sea & Sand Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Sea & Sand Inn (subject to availability):

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    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking

  • Check-in at Sea & Sand Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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  • Staff 9.4
  • Facilities 9.2
  • Cleanliness 9.5
  • Comfort 9.3
  • Value for money 8.6
  • Location 9.8
  • Free WiFi 9.2
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