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Sea & Sand Inn

Sea & Sand Inn
Sea & Sand Inn – Santa Cruz, CA
Sea & Sand Inn – Santa Cruz, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Sea & Sand Inn

Located within 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a 24-hour reception and free guest parking for one vehicle. Each room offers a sea view, fireplace, TV, mini fridge and microwave. Guests of Inn Sea & Sand can enjoy a hot breakfast with fresh baked goods, boiled eggs, yogurt parfaits, coffee, tea and juice. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is 5 minutes’ walk away from Sea & Sand Inn. The University of California Santa Cruz is 2 miles away.

Amenities

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

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 470 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    No AC or big fan

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Loved everything. Apart from great location, lovely big room, great view, nice fire for the cold evenings, we loved the special touch of the afternoon tea/ coffee in the lounge and the early evening wine and cheese, and also a great breakfast. The garden and terraces are fabulous. All great

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Comfortable bed, nice clean room, atmosphere was amazing, grounds and views were awesome Everything was amazing. No complaints.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The location is perfect.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    You could hear the ocean from the room and it also had an ocean view. Everything was very clean and well maintained. Several firepits with comfortable chairs. Beautiful grounds. Good breakfast included, also wine and cheese hour. Very relaxing!

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Location and view were amazing. The room was alright. Bed/pillows could be better. Room is very noisy from people passing right beside it. Sound insulation between units, especially the one above, is terrible. The curtains were all but transparent, giving us no privacy at all from people just passing by.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    It has a beautiful view and very clean! Too little parking close to the rooms.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The landscape was gorgeous! Couldn't access the beach

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Location was amazing with beautiful views of the water and wharf. Immaculate grounds with such colorful flowers. Bargetto wine and cheese in the afternoon was really nice. And breakfast was delicious. Staff very attentive. Even had a small bag of salt water taffy in room! Beds need replacing. If you have a bad back they are not supportive.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Spacious property, very neat and clean, excellent services. Nothing. We loved it.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Nothing. We loved it.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Views were spectacular. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was great. Very quick walk to the beach. We were able to park our monster of a truck with no trouble. Lovely spaces to sit outside and drink coffee. Tiny tiny quibbles: 1) no direct beach access (hotel next door had direct beach access). 2) The way the breakfast area was set up, people were crashing into each other and into the tables. 3) I didn't think to look inside the ice buckets for the glasses, I guess that one is on me.

Frequently asked questions about Sea & Sand Inn

Does Sea & Sand Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Sea & Sand Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Sea & Sand Inn offer parking?
Yes, Sea & Sand Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does Sea & Sand Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Sea & Sand Inn does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Santa Cruz, see business hotels in Santa Cruz.
Does Sea & Sand Inn have a fitness center?
Sea & Sand Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Sea & Sand Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
Sea & Sand Inn is located at 201 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. With a Walk Score of 84, 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 Sea & Sand Inn
  • University of California, Santa Cruz 2.9 mi
  • 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake 9.8 mi

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