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Hotel Overview and Details

201 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

Sea & Sand Inn - Oceanfront hotel near Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Located on cliffs above the Pacific Ocean, Sea & Sand Inn offers free WiFi and private parking. The property is within walking distance of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (1 km), Cowell Beach (0.5 km), and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center (5-minute walk). The inn features a 24-hour reception, free continental breakfast with fresh baked goods, boiled eggs, yogurt, and fruit salad. Afternoon wine and cheese service is provided. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 55 km away.

Additional perks of the hotel

Continental breakfast served in a small breakfast room with kitchenette

Outdoor patio with tables, umbrellas, and ocean-view lounge chairs

Terrace for relaxation in the sun

Computer and printer available in the lobby

Maximum stay of fifteen days/fourteen nights

Small grassy lawn with manicured hedges

Room Options

Every room has an ocean view and fireplace. Standard options include Queen, Queen/Queen, and King rooms with 40-inch flat-screen TVs and mini refrigerators. Deluxe rooms feature seating areas and upgraded bathrooms. Spa rooms include hot tubs, with options ranging from 1-person soaking tubs to 2-person jetted hot tubs. The Cottage Studio offers a king bed, 4-person hot tub, gas fireplace, microwave, dishes, two flat-screen TVs, mini fridge, sleeper sofa, arm chair, and private balcony.

Other conveniences

Electric or gas fireplaces in all rooms

Activity tables with chairs

Microwave in select rooms

Free Wi-Fi throughout the property

Private bathrooms with tiled floors and glass showers

Safe deposit boxes

Guaranteed check-in after 3 PM

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The hotel offers a range of accommodations including doubles, family rooms, and suites—plus breakfast, free cancellation, and special rates.
Standard King Room
Max:
2 persons
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Deluxe King Room
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2 persons
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
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Heating
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Standard Queen Room Two Queen Beds
Max:
2 persons
Bed options:
2 King Size Beds
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Heating
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Available Transport Modes List

City Centre
Santa Cruz 1.3 km
Airports
Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 54.7 km
Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 68.6 km
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Vending machines
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Picnic area/ Tables

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Hotel Location

201 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
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201 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
Nearby
Harbour
Santa Cruz Wharf
310 m
35 Pacific Ave
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
310 m
Lighthouse Point West Cliff Drive
Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
520 m
Store
Cowell Beach
310 m
Store
Cowell's Beach Surf Shop
430 m
Restaurants
Las Palmas Taco Bar
470 m
55 Front St
Woodies Cafe
710 m
25 Municipal Wharf
Falafel Hut
590 m
309 Beach St
Tacos Moreno
580 m
303 Beach St
Loard's Ice Cream
590 m
307 Beach St
El Hermoso Mar
650 m
313 Beach St
Coaster's Bar and Grill
660 m
115 Cliff St
Surf City Grill
840 m
400 Beach St Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Firefly Coffee House
880 m
131 Front St # A # A
Yan Flower
930 m
617 Pacific Ave
Fosters Freeze
1.0 km
229 Laurel St
Fire Fly Cafe
1.0 km
131 Front St # A # A
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