OCEAN GATE INN, Santa Cruz

Ocean Gate Inn - A 2-star hotel with private balconies, wheelchair accessibility, and proximity to Santa Cruz attractions

Ocean Gate Inn offers 25 air-conditioned rooms with private balconies, some featuring views of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Rooms include LCD TVs, refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, and blackout drapes. The hotel provides complimentary WiFi, self-parking, and a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff. Accessible rooms feature roll-in showers, shower seats, and lowered closet bars. Located at 111 Ocean Street, the property is one mile from downtown Santa Cruz and 1 mile from the Beach Boardwalk. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Ocean Gate Inn, and vending machines offer beverage options. The hotel is 34 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Pros

Private balconies in all rooms, some with boardwalk views.

Comprehensive wheelchair accessibility, including roll-in showers and lowered fixtures.

Complimentary amenities include WiFi, self-parking, and in-room coffee.

Multilingual staff and 24-hour front desk service.

Proximity to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and downtown attractions.

Cons

No on-site dining options beyond vending machines.

Limited extra bed availability (one per room, subject to approval).