PACIFIC BLUE INN, Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn - Eco-friendly downtown hotel with private courtyard and gas fire pits

Located on Pacific Avenue, this environmentally conscious Santa Cruz hotel exceeds California's green standards with renewable bamboo flooring and energy-efficient fixtures. Pacific Blue Inn features nine wheelchair-accessible rooms equipped with eco-friendly electric fireplaces, HD 37-inch flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. A private courtyard houses two gas fire pits with seating areas for enjoying local wines, while artwork from local artists adorns the lobby and dining spaces. The property offers complimentary baked goods and coffee throughout the day, along with free Wi-Fi access. Each guest receives a personal hand sanitizer bottle for use during their stay. The hotel stands 0.5 miles from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and 0.5 miles from the Beach Boardwalk. Within 0.3 miles, guests can access multiple dining options including Saturn Cafe, Asti Cafe, and Fire Fly Cafe.

Pros

All rooms feature wheel-in showers and elevator access to all three floors

Property maintains stringent eco-friendly practices with non-toxic paints and cleaning products

Centrally positioned between the Beach Boardwalk and Downtown area

Walking distance to over 50 restaurants and entertainment venues

Cons

Located 34 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport

No on-site restaurant