Sea & Sand Inn, Santa Cruz

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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

201 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
Great
8.9
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4.7
4.4
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Sea & Sand Inn, a 3-star Santa Cruz hotel, offers ocean views from all rooms and is situated on the cliffs above the Pacific Ocean. Guests can enjoy complimentary wine and cheese in the afternoon, and a daily continental breakfast featuring fresh baked goods and yogurt.

Rooms & Amenities

Each of the 22 spacious rooms at Sea & Sand Inn features a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a mini refrigerator. Select rooms include 2-person hot tubs with jets, and some have private balconies overlooking the ocean.

Dining & Nearby Options

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily, allowing guests to enjoy fresh items either indoors or on the outdoor patio. The hotel is situated close to several dining options, including The Picnic Basket and Ideal Bar & Grill.

Leisure & Services

Leisure activities include easy access to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the nearby Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, both within walking distance. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and guest parking is provided at no additional cost.

Transportation & Accessibility

Transportation options include nearby bus stops for the Santa Cruz Metro system, facilitating easy exploration of the area. Mineta San Jose International Airport is approximately 34 miles away, providing added convenience for travelers.

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Sea & Sand Inn offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard King Room
2 persons
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe King Room
2 persons
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Queen Room Two Queen Beds
2 persons
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Heating
Accessible King
2 persons
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Sea & Sand Inn offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.1/10Review score

General

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

Guest Parking

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Picnic area/ Tables

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games

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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Sea & Sand Inn 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
1100 ft
35 Pacific Ave
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
1100 ft
Lighthouse Point West Cliff Drive
Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
1800 ft
Store
Cowell Beach
1100 ft
Store
Cowell's Beach Surf Shop
1500 ft
Restaurants
Las Palmas Taco Bar
1600 ft
55 Front St
Woodies Cafe
2400 ft
25 Municipal Wharf
Falafel Hut
2000 ft
309 Beach St
Tacos Moreno
2000 ft
303 Beach St
Loard's Ice Cream
2000 ft
307 Beach St
El Hermoso Mar
2200 ft
313 Beach St
Coaster's Bar and Grill
2200 ft
115 Cliff St
Surf City Grill
2800 ft
400 Beach St Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Firefly Coffee House
2900 ft
131 Front St # A # A
Yan Flower
3100 ft
617 Pacific Ave
Fosters Freeze
3400 ft
229 Laurel St
Fire Fly Cafe
3500 ft
131 Front St # A # A
Getting around
City Centre
Santa Cruz16 min  ·  4300 ft
Airports
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)82 min  ·  33.9 mi
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)103 min  ·  42.6 mi
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
18

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Sea & Sand Inn from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 297 verified reviews
9.1/10
Perfect
91%
Recommend
Breakfast
10.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Comfort
9.1/10
Facilities
9.1/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.2/10
Location
9.7/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.5/10
Staff
9.4/10
Value for money
8.2/10
Guest reviews
based on 247 reviews
8.9/10
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