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175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz - A beachfront hotel with oceanfront dining, heated pool, and panoramic views of Monterey Bay

Located directly on Cowell Beach, this iconic Santa Cruz hotel features 165 air-conditioned rooms with private balconies overlooking Monterey Bay. Each accommodation includes iPod docking stations, flat-screen TVs, rainfall showers, laptop-sized safes, and premium coffee makers. The property houses Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge, serving locally-sourced seafood and coastal cuisine. A heated outdoor pool and hot tub provide beachfront relaxation, while complimentary beach cruiser bikes facilitate exploration. Three flexible event spaces span 3500 square feet with floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing views of the wharf and coastline. The hotel sits 0.5 miles from Santa Cruz Wharf and 0.5 miles from the Beach Boardwalk, with Pacific Garden Mall 1 mile away.

Pros

Direct beach access with unobstructed ocean views from every room

Three event spaces with panoramic bay vistas and outdoor patio options

Complimentary amenities include beach cruisers, Wi-Fi, and pool access

Walking distance to major attractions including the wharf and boardwalk

Cons

34 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport

Limited parking options in the immediate area

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Ocean View Poolside Two Queen
2 persons
32 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Ocean view
Shower
Balcony
Ocean View Poolside King ADA
2 persons
32 m² 
1 King-size bed
Ocean view
Shower
Balcony
Ocean View Deluxe Two Queen
2 persons
32 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Ocean view
Shower
Balcony
Ocean View Cloud Two Queen
2 persons
32 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Ocean view
Shower
Balcony
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Facilities

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

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • On-site car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Location

175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
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175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
Nearby
Harbour
Santa Cruz Wharf
240 m
35 Pacific Ave
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
250 m
Lighthouse Point West Cliff Drive
Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
570 m
Store
Cowell Beach
230 m
Store
Cowell's Beach Surf Shop
360 m
Restaurants
Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge
210 m
175 West Cliff Drive
Ideal Bar & Grill
270 m
106 Beach St
The Picnic Basket
320 m
125 Beach St
Sawasdee By The Sea
380 m
101 Main St Casablanca Inn
Casablanca Bistro
470 m
101 Main St
South Beach Pizza Company
500 m
303 Beach St
FireFish Grill
660 m
25 Municipal Wharf
Riva Fish House
660 m
31 Municipal Wharf
Beach Street Cafe
560 m
399 Beach St
Splash
840 m
49A Municipal Wharf
Stagnaro Bros Seafood
1.1 km
Municipal Wharf
Getting around
City Centre
Santa Cruz15 min  ·  1.2 km
Airports
Mineta San Jose International (SJC)83 min  ·  54.7 km
Monterey Peninsula (MRY)103 min  ·  68.5 km
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  100 m
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at USD 35 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2008
Number of floors:
10
Number of rooms:
165
Former name
Coast Santa Cruz Hotel

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