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About the Hotel

201 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
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Steps from Santa Cruz Wharf
Great
8.9
/10
4.7
4.4
/5

Sea & Sand Inn Santa Cruz is a great place to stay in the Cowell Beach district, 16 minutes' walk from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach. A car park is provided on site.

Location

Located just 350 metres from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, this hotel is also 2.7 km from the sporty Harvey West Park. Sanctuary Exploration Center is within 5 minutes' walk of the Sea & Sand Inn, while the East Cliff Village Shopping Center is 3.1 km away.

Guests might as well visit La Barranca Park, which is about 300 metres away. Options for cultural tourism include the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, situated 14 minutes' walk away.

The Sea & Sand Inn Santa Cruz is located 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport and a stone's throw from Bay Street & West Cliff Drive bus stop.

Rooms

The hotel has 18 rooms, some of them comprise an adjoining terrace and a balcony, and have self-catering options such as coffee/tea making machines.

Eat & Drink

Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge treats guests with American dishes and is about 300 metres away.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for classic amusement fun.
  • Savor fish tacos at Stackpole's for a local culinary delight.
  • Visit the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park for stunning nature walks.
  • Explore the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History for cultural insights.
  • Check out the farmers market on Wednesdays for fresh, local goodies.
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Sea & Sand Inn offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard King Room
2 persons
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe King Room
2 persons
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Queen Room Two Queen Beds
2 persons
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Heating
Accessible King
2 persons
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Sea & Sand Inn offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.1/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Vending machines
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Picnic area/ Tables

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Sea & Sand Inn Location

201 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
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201 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
Nearby
Harbour
Santa Cruz Wharf
1100 ft
35 Pacific Ave
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
1100 ft
Lighthouse Point West Cliff Drive
Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
1800 ft
Store
Cowell Beach
1100 ft
Store
Cowell's Beach Surf Shop
1500 ft
Restaurants
Las Palmas Taco Bar
1600 ft
55 Front St
Woodies Cafe
2400 ft
25 Municipal Wharf
Falafel Hut
2000 ft
309 Beach St
Tacos Moreno
2000 ft
303 Beach St
Loard's Ice Cream
2000 ft
307 Beach St
El Hermoso Mar
2200 ft
313 Beach St
Coaster's Bar and Grill
2200 ft
115 Cliff St
Surf City Grill
2800 ft
400 Beach St Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Firefly Coffee House
2900 ft
131 Front St # A # A
Yan Flower
3100 ft
617 Pacific Ave
Fosters Freeze
3400 ft
229 Laurel St
Fire Fly Cafe
3500 ft
131 Front St # A # A
Getting around
City Centre
Santa Cruz16 min  ·  4300 ft
Airports
Mineta San Jose International (SJC)82 min  ·  33.9 mi
Monterey Peninsula (MRY)103 min  ·  42.6 mi
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
18

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Sea & Sand Inn from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 308 verified reviews
9.1/10
Perfect
91%
Recommend
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Comfort
9.2/10
Facilities
9.1/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.4/10
Location
9.7/10
Staff
9.3/10
Value for money
8.2/10
Guest reviews
based on 251 reviews
8.9/10
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