SEA & SAND INN, Santa Cruz

Sea & Sand Inn - Oceanfront Santa Cruz hotel with hot tubs, fireplaces, and complimentary breakfast

Perched on the cliffs above the Pacific Ocean and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this 22-room Santa Cruz hotel combines oceanfront views with in-room comforts. Every accommodation at Sea & Sand Inn features a fireplace, mini-refrigerator, and ocean views, with select rooms offering hot tubs for up to four persons. Room categories range from Standard Queens to the Cottage Studio, which includes a private balcony, gas fireplace, and 42-inch flat-screen TV. A complimentary continental breakfast with fresh-baked goods, boiled eggs, and fruit salad is served daily in the breakfast room or on the ocean-view patio. The property provides afternoon wine and cheese service, free Wi-Fi, and 24-hour reception. A small grassy lawn with manicured hedges and furnished terrace overlooks the ocean. The location puts guests within walking distance of restaurants and attractions, with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center just 5 minutes away.

Pros

Every room includes both a fireplace and ocean views

Complimentary wine and cheese served in the afternoon

Private furnished patios available for outdoor relaxation

Free private parking on site

Cons

34 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport

Maximum stay limited to 14 nights