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About the Hotel

325 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

Rooms with essentials

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz offers 38 air-conditioned rooms with hardwood floors, a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and a TV with satellite channels. Each room includes an en suite bathroom with a shower, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Some rooms feature a kitchenette with a stovetop, oven, and cookware.

Outdoor and lobby amenities

Guests can use the year-round outdoor pool or relax in the garden and terrace. The lobby has a TV and free Wi-Fi. Bikes are available for rent to explore Santa Cruz.

Near beach and attractions

The inn is a 5-minute drive from Water Street's shops and restaurants. It's near Main Beach and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, with its historic steam trains, is 1 km away.

Local culture and transport

Santa Cruz hosts cultural events, music, and art galleries. The University of California, Santa Cruz, is a 12-minute drive. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 55 km away.

Family and business services

The property has a business center and offers free in-room Wi-Fi. One child under 2 stays free, and children under 12 are accommodated. Ironing facilities and tea/coffee makers are provided in rooms.

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King Room

Max:

2 persons

27 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Queen Room Two Queen Beds

Max:

2 persons

27 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Standard Family Room

Max:

2 persons

53 m²

Bed options:

3 Double beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

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City Centre

Santa Cruz800 m

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 53.9 km

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 67.8 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Dining

Picnic area/ Tables

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Seasonal outdoor pool
Sun terrace
Garden area

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

325 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

Map view

325 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

City landmarks

Mall

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

870 m

Harbour

Santa Cruz Wharf

870 m

Museum

Museum of Art and History

840 m

Landmark

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

870 m

Museum

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

1.9 km

Landmark

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

1.1 km

Park

Neary Lagoon Park

1.1 km

Museum

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

2.1 km

Shopping Area

Pacific Garden Mall

840 m

Landmark

Pacific Avenue

840 m

Beach

Natural Bridges State Beach

3.2 km

Landmark

Nickelodeon Theatre

840 m

Landmark

Sky Glider

870 m

Amusement Park

Laurel Park

840 m

Landmark

San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center

920 m

Landmark

Lighthouse Field State Beach

2.1 km

Spa Centre

Tea House Spa

600 m

Store

Cowell Beach

870 m

Landmark

Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf

750 m

Spa Centre

Well Within Spa

840 m

Landmark

Giant Dipper

870 m

Beach

Seabright State Beach

1.9 km

Landmark

To Honor Surfing Monument

2.1 km

Landmark

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

1.9 km

Landmark

L H Selman Ltd Glass Gallery

1.9 km

Nearby

Store

Cowell's Beach Surf Shop

270 m

Depot Park Freight Building

180 m

Carmelita Cottages

190 m

Before Now sculpture

190 m

Kol Tefillah

210 m

Restaurants

Las Palmas Taco Bar

260 m

55 Front St

Yan Flower

350 m

617 Pacific Ave

Firefly Coffee House

330 m

131 Front St # A # A

Fosters Freeze

530 m

229 Laurel St

Fire Fly Cafe

470 m

131 Front St # A # A

De La Hacienda Taqueria

580 m

354 Washington St

Falafel Hut

700 m

309 Beach St

Snap Taco

490 m

1108 Pacific Ave

Coaster's Bar and Grill

720 m

115 Cliff St

El Hermoso Mar

740 m

313 Beach St

Loard's Ice Cream

700 m

307 Beach St

Bagelry

400 m

320 Cedar St Ste A

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

Raymond

United Kingdom, March 2024

6.6/10

The hotel is conveniently located near the beach and Boardwalk, making it easy to explore Santa Cruz. The rooms lack maintenance and cleanliness, with issues like incomplete tiling and dirty walls. The service is unwelcoming and unhelpful in certain situations.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were shabby and not well-maintained, with incomplete tiling, dirty walls, and falling pictures.

Service

5.0

The service was very unfriendly, and staff did not offer much assistance beyond basic information.

Location

8.0

The location is great, within walking distance to the beach and Boardwalk, eliminating the need for dealing with traffic or parking.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were minimal, with basic offerings like dry oatmeal and weak coffee.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities were lacking in maintenance and cleanliness, reflecting the overall condition of the hotel.

Jason

United States, November 2023

7.6/10

The hotel is situated in a convenient location in Santa Cruz, moments away from the beach, the boardwalk, and other attractions. The rooms are spacious and well-equipped, although there were issues with an unpleasant smell and the presence of cockroaches. The service provided was friendly and helpful. The dining options offered were above average, with a good selection of local and fresh items. Overall, the hotel provides a great location and decent amenities, but there are some cleanliness concerns that need attention.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were spacious and had a nice big chair, but there was an unpleasant smell and the presence of cockroaches.

Service

8.0

The service provided was friendly and helpful.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located in Santa Cruz, very close to the beach, the boardwalk, and various dining options.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was above average, offering a variety of local and fresh items.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent, but there were some cleanliness concerns that need attention.

Daniel

United States, September 2023

7.6/10

The hotel is conveniently located close to the beach and downtown, offering clean and reliable rooms equipped with a microwave and fridge. While the proximity to attractions is a plus, rooms facing the parking lot may not match the website's aesthetics.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and had a microwave and fridge.

Service

9.0

The staff were attentive and pleasant, ensuring our needs were met.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location is very good, with easy access to the beach, downtown, the wharf, and Boardwalk.

Dining

6.0

The breakfast, though free, was limited and could be improved.

Facilities

7.0

However, the one-story unit offers easy access to nearby attractions.

Joseph

United States, July 2023

8.0/10

The hotel was a huge letdown, with filthy rooms that need a serious deep clean and unprofessional service. On the bright side, the location is convenient, near the beach, and boardwalk. However, the dining options were minimal.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were shabby, with incomplete tiling, dirty curtains, and smudges all over. Definitely not what I expected.

Service

5.0

The service was very unprofessional and unwelcoming, pointing out the check-in time rather rudely.

Location

8.0

Great location within walking distance of the beach and boardwalk, which was the only positive aspect of my stay.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was minimal, with basic options that didn't impress much.