Sea & Sand Inn, Santa Cruz

Sea & Sand Inn - A cliffside 3-star motel with ocean views, complimentary breakfast, and proximity to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Sea & Sand Inn offers 22 homey, spacious rooms, each with ocean views, a fireplace, and a mini refrigerator. Select accommodations feature private patios with hot tubs, soaking tubs, or spa baths, while others include kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators. A complimentary continental breakfast with fresh baked goods, boiled eggs, yogurt, and fruit salad is served daily in a small breakfast room or on the ocean-view terrace. Guests can also enjoy free wine and cheese in the afternoon. The inn provides free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception, and private parking. Located on the cliffs above the beach, Sea & Sand Inn is within walking distance of the Santa Cruz Wharf, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center (5 minutes away), and numerous restaurants and shops. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 34 miles from the property.

Pros

Every room includes an ocean view, fireplace, and mini refrigerator.

Complimentary continental breakfast and afternoon wine and cheese are provided.

Proximity to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and other attractions within walking distance.

Some rooms feature private patios with hot tubs or spa baths.

Cons

No on-site restaurant for lunch or dinner.

The nearest airport is a 34 miles drive away.