The Sea & Sand Inn is an oceanfront hotel in Santa Cruz, California, situated directly above the water. Every room offers ocean views, and the property is a short walk to the Santa Cruz Wharf and Beach Boardwalk. Complimentary amenities include hot breakfast and daily refreshments.
Should you book Sea & Sand Inn?
An oceanfront stay with sea views from every room, steps from the beach and major attractions.
Best for
- Direct ocean views
- Proximity to the beach
- Walkable to Boardwalk and Wharf
- Complimentary breakfast
Maybe not ideal for
- Some rooms have shared amenities
Oceanfront rooms
All guest rooms at the Sea & Sand Inn provide direct ocean views. Many rooms feature a fireplace, a patio or balcony, and some include private hot tubs overlooking the sea.
Prime location
The inn sits 150 feet from the beach, a 10-minute walk to the Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is also a short walk away.
On-site amenities
Guests can enjoy complimentary hot breakfast daily. The inn also provides coffee, tea, and juice, with wine and cheese served in the evening during certain months.
Parking and reception
The property offers free parking for one vehicle per room. A 24-hour reception is available for guest assistance.
Rooms & rates
Deluxe King Room
1 king bed
Sea view · Patio · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
Grand Deluxe King
1 king bed
Sea view · Patio · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
Executive King 205
1 king bed and 1 sofa bed
Sea view · Attached bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Free Wifi
What you'll enjoy
Gallery
Amenities & facilities
Most popular facilities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Wonderful Breakfast
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- View
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- Sea view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Location
201 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States, Santa Cruz, California
Sea & Sand Inn is located in Santa Cruz, California.
5 sights nearby, the closest being Cowell Beach at 250 ft; the nearest train station, Beach Station (Santa Cruz), is 0.6 mi away.
Things to do nearby
- Cowell Beachbeach250 ft
- Neary Lagoon Wildlife Refugenature reserve0.4 mi
- Undertowattraction0.5 mi
- Looff Carouselattraction0.5 mi
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalktheme park0.5 mi
Getting around
- Beach Station (Santa Cruz)train station0.6 mi
- Swift Halttrain station1.3 mi
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
What guests say
9 / 10 · Wonderful on Booking.com, from 269 guest reviews
Sea & Sand Inn earns overwhelmingly positive sentiment, with guests consistently delighting in its oceanfront views, charming atmosphere, and thoughtful staff touches like evening wine and cheese. The main friction points are the absence of air conditioning, rooms that some find small relative to the price, and occasional road noise from passing traffic. Travellers seeking a romantic, characterful inn over a polished corporate hotel will likely leave very satisfied.
Reviews scoring 9–10: 25 · average 9.7
They wrote about: room, location, breakfast
Reviews scoring 7–9: 5 · average 8
They wrote about: location, staff, cleanliness
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Good to know
House rules
- Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
- Check-out
Until 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.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Frequently asked questions
What rooms are available at the Sea & Sand Inn?
The inn offers various rooms including Deluxe King, Grand Deluxe King, and Executive King. Official website details additional oceanfront options like Standard Queen, Standard Queen/Queen, Deluxe Queen/Queen, Standard King, Accessible King, Deluxe King, Grand Deluxe King, Luxury King Spa, Grand Luxury King Spa, Cottage Studio, and Cottage Suite.
Does the Sea & Sand Inn offer breakfast?
Yes, the inn provides complimentary hot breakfast daily. Additional refreshments, including coffee, tea, and juice, are also available.
Is parking available?
Yes, free parking is available for one vehicle per room. Accessible parking is also provided.
How close is the Sea & Sand Inn to the beach?
The hotel is located 150 feet from the beach, offering direct ocean views from guest rooms.
What attractions are within walking distance?
The Santa Cruz Wharf and the Beach Boardwalk are a 10-minute walk away. The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is also nearby.
Can I get a room with a fireplace?
Many rooms offer fireplaces, including electric and gas options. Specific room types detail fireplace availability, and some suites feature hot tubs.
Does the hotel have Wi-Fi?
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in every room and throughout the hotel.