CAROUSEL BEACH INN SANTA CRUZ | Santa Cruz ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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110 Riverside Avenue , Santa Cruz, California, United States of America, 95060

Carousel Beach Inn - Beachfront Santa Cruz hotel with ocean views and boardwalk proximity

Located 0.1 mile from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this Santa Cruz hotel features rooms with private balconies and partial ocean views. Each accommodation includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, microwave, refrigerator, hairdryer, and alarm clock. Select rooms offer spa baths for two or direct views of the amusement park. The Carousel Beach Inn provides free WiFi throughout the property and serves a daily continental breakfast. Vending machines offering snacks and drinks are available on-site, while a 24-hour front desk assists guests. The property sits within walking distance of multiple dining options, including Barbary Coast Restaurant (0.1 mile), Beach Street Cafe (0.2 miles), and Surf City Grill (0.2 miles). Positioned near Cowell Beach and Santa Cruz Wharf, the hotel enables easy access to water sports, fishing, sailing, and state parks. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 34 miles away.

Carousel Beach Inn: Pros

- Walking distance to 8 restaurants within 0.5 miles - Proximity to multiple attractions including Well Within Spa (0.5 miles) and Pacific Garden Mall (0.9 miles) - Guaranteed check-in available anytime after 3 PM - Area offers cycling and hiking opportunities

Carousel Beach Inn: Cons

- 34 miles distance from nearest airport - Limited parking space in beach area during peak season (Memorial Day to Labor Day)

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2 persons

220 sq. feet

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Queen Room

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4 persons

280 sq. feet

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King Room

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2 persons

280 sq. feet

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1 King Size Bed

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Getting around

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City Center

Santa Cruz3700 ft

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 33.9 mi

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 42.6 mi

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Continental Breakfast Delight

“The continental breakfast at Carousel Beach Inn exceeded my expectations. They offered a variety of options including fresh fruit, scones, muffins, bagels, and coffee. It was a great way to start our day before heading out for adventures.” view full review

Convenient Parking Access

“One of my favorite features was the private parking available in the courtyard. It made it so easy to come and go without the hassle of searching for parking elsewhere, especially during a busy vacation season.” view full review

Clean and Comfortable Rooms

“Our room was immaculate, and I loved that it was fitted with modern amenities like a fridge and microwave. The absence of carpeting added to the cleanliness and gave a fresh vibe to the space, which I truly appreciated.” view full review

Spacious and Cozy

“The bedroom was not only spacious but also well laid out, making it very comfortable for my family. There was ample storage with drawers and hanging space for our belongings, which helped to keep the room tidy throughout our stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Elevator
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

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Air conditioning
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Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

110 Riverside Avenue , Santa Cruz, California, United States of America, 95060

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110 Riverside Avenue , Santa Cruz, California, United States of America, 95060

City landmarks

Mall

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

3500 ft

Harbor

Santa Cruz Wharf

3500 ft

Museums

Museum of Art and History

4800 ft

Museums

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

4000 ft

35 Pacific Ave

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

3500 ft

Beach

Seabright State Beach

4000 ft

Lighthouse Point West Cliff Drive

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

4600 ft

Parks

Neary Lagoon Park

4600 ft

Museums

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

1.5 mi

Shopping Area

Pacific Garden Mall

4800 ft

San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center

2100 ft

Pacific Avenue

4800 ft

400 Beach St

Sky Glider

3500 ft

Nickelodeon Theatre

4800 ft

Santa Cruz

Lighthouse Field State Beach

1.5 mi

Store

Cowell Beach

3500 ft

Spa Center

Tea House Spa

3200 ft

400 Beach St

Giant Dipper

3500 ft

Beach st

Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf

3500 ft

Amusement Park

Laurel Park

4800 ft

Spa Center

Well Within Spa

4800 ft

Raymond St

Beach Flats Community Garden

2100 ft

600 West Cliff Drive

To Honor Surfing Monument

1.5 mi

400 Beach St

Undertow

3500 ft

Store

Cowell's Beach Surf Shop

3500 ft

Looff Carousel

3500 ft

400 Beach St

Cave Train

4500 ft

Beach

Main Beach

3500 ft

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Holiday Train

3500 ft

L H Selman Ltd Glass Gallery

1.4 mi

Nearby

Cocoanut Grove

1000 ft

Boardwalk Bowl

1000 ft

Boardwalk Photos

1300 ft

Restaurants

Surf City Grill

900 ft

400 Beach St Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

El Hermoso Mar

1100 ft

313 Beach St

Coaster's Bar and Grill

1100 ft

115 Cliff St

Loard's Ice Cream

1100 ft

307 Beach St

Tacos Moreno

1200 ft

303 Beach St

Firefly Coffee House

2600 ft

131 Front St # A # A

Little Caesars

2900 ft

233 Ocean St

Yan Flower

3100 ft

617 Pacific Ave

Betty Burgers

5200 ft

505 Seabright Avenue

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CAROUSEL BEACH INN SANTA CRUZ, Santa Cruz

Hotel Details

Carousel Beach Inn - Beachfront Santa Cruz hotel with ocean views and boardwalk proximity

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