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Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Carousel Beach Inn – Santa Cruz, CA
Carousel Beach Inn – Santa Cruz, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Carousel Beach Inn

Located 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is featured in each room as well as a private patio, a microwave, a refrigerator, a hairdryer and an alarm clock. Free WiFi is available in every room. Select rooms offer a spa bath for two or views of the amusement park. Guests are greeted by a 24-hour front desk at the Carousel Beach Inn. Free guest parking is available. Vending machines featuring snacks and drinks are offered on-site. Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf is less than 2 mi away. A variety of activities are nearby, such as golf, water sports, fishing, sailing, and state parks. The University of Santa Cruz is 5 mi away. Shopping and dining opportunities in Santa Cruz town center are 6 minutes’ drive away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 2926 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Clean and quiet, short walk across street to the Boardwalk and beach. Thank you.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Close to the boardwalk. No pool. Breakfast was very limited.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Had a great time. Loved the location. Staff was exceptional and continental breakfast rxvellent

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I like being close to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk . We love the shops and just walking on the pier and the beach . Staff is always helpful and friendly. This is my second time coming to the this hotel . I’ve stayed at almost all the hotels here and this one is the Best . I only thing I didn’t really like was the elevator making a loud weird sound going up or down . We were on the 3rd floor . I also think the security deposit of two hundred is a little too much . But other than that everything was wonderful and we enjoyed it !

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Brilliant location, free parking & Breakfast included. The staff are very friendly and helpful, especially Molly who checked us in, checked us out and was helping with Breakfast- big room with balcony

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Loved the colorful and clean room. Front desk agent came right to my room to help me with my TV when I was having trouble with it. All front office staff I interacted with were so helpful. Really great location in Santa Cruz close to the Boardwalk and pier, would definitely stay again.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Perfect location to boardwalk and wharf. Very walkable Room was looking over back parking lot and noisy

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The room and property were clean and the breakfast was great. Parking was inside their courtyard and we felt secure being there.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Friendly staffs, clean room, convenient location and easy access.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Loved the room and the location. The staff was wonderful and very helpful. I would definitely recommend. I will definitely book again, My stay was too short

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Super close to the boardwalk. Quiet area at night too.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Room was clean and beds very comfortable. We were in a short walk to Boardwalk. Breakfast was great and staff fantastic. Will stay here again .

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We really enjoy the staying here, the room had his own private balcony with a table for 6, the room and bathroom is very big for a family of 4, the breakfast at the lobby and staff are great!. Very walkable to the boardwalk of Santa Cruz

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Easy access, has parking and close to the boardwalk

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Boardwalk is right there

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The location was so great with close access to the beach The fan in our restroom wasn't working

Frequently asked questions about Carousel Beach Inn

Does Carousel Beach Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Carousel Beach Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Carousel Beach Inn offer parking?
Yes, Carousel Beach Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does Carousel Beach Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Carousel Beach Inn does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Santa Cruz, see business hotels in Santa Cruz.
Does Carousel Beach Inn have a fitness center?
Carousel Beach Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Carousel Beach Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
Carousel Beach Inn is located at 110 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. With a Walk Score of 85, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Carousel Beach Inn
  • University of California, Santa Cruz 3.0 mi
  • 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake 9.3 mi

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