Edgewater Beach Inn is a family-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz, California, situated a short walk from the beach and amusement park. The inn overlooks Monterey Bay and provides guest rooms and suites with ocean views, some featuring kitchens and fireplaces. Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. The property offers a garden and outdoor seating areas. Pets are welcome in designated rooms.
Should you book Edgewater Beach Inn?
A casual, pet-friendly inn with rooms overlooking Monterey Bay, close to Santa Cruz attractions.
Best for
- Families
- Beach access
- Pet owners
Maybe not ideal for
- Those seeking luxury
- Quiet retreats
Rooms with a view
Many rooms at Edgewater Beach Inn offer sea views overlooking Monterey Bay. Options include suites with full kitchens, fireplaces, and private balconies or patios.
Pool and BBQ area
The inn features an outdoor swimming pool with ocean views. Guests can also utilize barbecue facilities and outdoor seating areas for al fresco dining.
Steps from the beach
Located a 3-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, the inn provides easy access to the coast. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is also just 1.6 km away.
Rooms & rates
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Beach
- Garden
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Location
525 Second Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States, Santa Cruz, California
Edgewater Beach Inn is located in Santa Cruz, California.
5 sights nearby, the closest being Cowell Beach at 0.2 mi; the nearest train station, Beach Station (Santa Cruz), is 0.5 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Cowell Beachbeach0.2 mi
- Undertowattraction0.3 mi
- Looff Carouselattraction0.4 mi
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalktheme park0.4 mi
- Neary Lagoon Wildlife Refugenature reserve0.4 mi
Getting around
- Beach Station (Santa Cruz)train station0.5 mi
- Swift Halttrain station1.4 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
8.2 / 10 · Very good on Booking.com, from 262 guest reviews
Edgewater Beach Inn earns consistent praise for its unbeatable proximity to the beach, boardwalk, and pier, along with well-maintained, clean rooms and genuinely friendly staff. However, guests have flagged real concerns including a pest sighting, a closed pool, small room sizes relative to cost, misleading patio privacy, and amenity shortfalls such as missing cookware and absent coffee. It offers solid value for a beach-adjacent stay, but expectation management around facilities would improve the experience.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 12 · average 9
They wrote about: location, cleanliness, staff
Reviews scoring 7–9: 18 · average 7.3
They wrote about: room, location, breakfast
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
- Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
- Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Frequently asked questions
How close is the hotel to the beach?
The hotel is a 3-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach and approximately 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach.
Does the hotel offer free parking?
Yes, the Edgewater Beach Inn provides free parking for guests.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
Yes, the Edgewater Beach Inn is a pet-friendly hotel.
What room amenities are available?
Rooms include a private bathroom, hairdryer, tea/coffee maker, refrigerator, and microwave. Some rooms offer sea views and balconies.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes, the hotel has an outdoor swimming pool with ocean views.
What attractions are nearby?
Nearby attractions include NOAA - Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (0.1 km), the Exploration Center (0.1 km), and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (1.6 km).
Do any rooms have kitchen facilities?
Some suites, such as the Bayview Suite and various Family Suites, feature full kitchen facilities.
Can I get a room with a fireplace?
Yes, several rooms and suites, including the Bayview Suite and Deluxe King Suite, offer fireplaces.