Carousel Beach Inn | Santa Cruz ★ Seaside Luxury & Beachfront Bliss

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About the Hotel

110 Riverside Avenue , Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

Carousel Beach Inn - A budget-friendly hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with free WiFi and continental breakfast

Located 200 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn is a 2-star hotel featuring free WiFi throughout the property and a daily continental breakfast. Select rooms offer spa baths for two, partial ocean views, or views of the amusement park, along with private balconies, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and refrigerators. The 24-hour front desk at Carousel Beach Inn assists guests, while nearby activities include golf, water sports, fishing, sailing, and state parks. The hotel is 34 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport, with landmarks like Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse and Santa Cruz Wharf within 0.9 miles. Rooms accommodate up to four guests, with options like Accessible Queen, Queen/Queen, and King View configurations. Barbary Coast Restaurant and Beach Street Cafe are among the dining options within 300 metres.

Pros

The hotel is 200 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, providing easy access to the amusement park and beach.

Select rooms feature spa baths, private balconies, and partial ocean or amusement park views.

Free WiFi and a daily continental breakfast are included for guests.

Nearby activities include golf, water sports, fishing, and sailing.

The 24-hour front desk ensures assistance is available at any time.

Cons

Some rooms may face noise from the nearby amusement park.

No on-site restaurant beyond the continental breakfast service.

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Standard King Room

Max:

2 persons

220 sq. feet

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1 King-size bed

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Queen Room Two Queen Beds

Max:

4 persons

280 sq. feet

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King Room

Max:

2 persons

280 sq. feet

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1 King-size bed

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City Centre

Santa Cruz3700 ft

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 33.9 mi

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 42.6 mi

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

Enjoy modern comforts, from ocean-view suites to family-friendly options with breakfast included

Continental Breakfast Delight

“The continental breakfast at Carousel Beach Inn was a fantastic surprise! Every morning, I enjoyed a vast selection of fresh options that kept me energized for the day. The presence of 24/7 coffee and tea was a nice touch, making every morning feel special.” view full review

Spacious and Cozy Rooms

“I stayed in room 204, which was not only spacious and clean but also cozy. The ability to see the boardwalk and catch glimpses of the ocean made my stay even more enjoyable.” view full review

In-Room Entertainment Perks

“Room 303 packed some additional entertainment features that I loved. They offered streaming services like Netflix and PrimeTime at no extra charge, which allowed my partner and me to unwind with some great movies after a day of fun.” view full review

Convenient Parking Options

“I truly appreciated the convenience of having included parking during my stay. It was a huge relief not having to stress about finding a spot after long days of exploring.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Lift
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Services

Housekeeping

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Patio
Garden furniture

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Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

110 Riverside Avenue , Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

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110 Riverside Avenue , Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

City landmarks

Mall

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

3500 ft

Harbour

Santa Cruz Wharf

3500 ft

Museum

Museum of Art and History

4800 ft

Museum

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

4000 ft

35 Pacific Ave

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

3500 ft

Beach

Seabright State Beach

4000 ft

Lighthouse Point West Cliff Drive

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

4600 ft

Park

Neary Lagoon Park

4600 ft

Museum

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

1.5 mi

Shopping Area

Pacific Garden Mall

4800 ft

San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center

2100 ft

Pacific Avenue

4800 ft

400 Beach St

Sky Glider

3500 ft

Nickelodeon Theatre

4800 ft

Santa Cruz

Lighthouse Field State Beach

1.5 mi

Store

Cowell Beach

3500 ft

Spa Centre

Tea House Spa

3200 ft

400 Beach St

Giant Dipper

3500 ft

Beach st

Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf

3500 ft

Amusement Park

Laurel Park

4800 ft

Spa Centre

Well Within Spa

4800 ft

Raymond St

Beach Flats Community Garden

2100 ft

600 West Cliff Drive

To Honor Surfing Monument

1.5 mi

400 Beach St

Undertow

3500 ft

Store

Cowell's Beach Surf Shop

3500 ft

Looff Carousel

3500 ft

400 Beach St

Cave Train

4500 ft

Beach

Main Beach

3500 ft

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Holiday Train

3500 ft

L H Selman Ltd Glass Gallery

1.4 mi

Nearby

Cocoanut Grove

1000 ft

Boardwalk Bowl

1000 ft

Boardwalk Photos

1300 ft

Restaurants

Surf City Grill

900 ft

400 Beach St Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

El Hermoso Mar

1100 ft

313 Beach St

Coaster's Bar and Grill

1100 ft

115 Cliff St

Loard's Ice Cream

1100 ft

307 Beach St

Tacos Moreno

1200 ft

303 Beach St

Firefly Coffee House

2600 ft

131 Front St # A # A

Little Caesars

2900 ft

233 Ocean St

Yan Flower

3100 ft

617 Pacific Ave

Betty Burgers

5200 ft

505 Seabright Avenue

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Carousel Beach Inn, Santa Cruz

About the Hotel

Carousel Beach Inn - A budget-friendly hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with free WiFi and continental breakfast

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