Sea & Sand Inn - Santa Cruz

Oceanfront inn with fireplaces and complimentary wine hour in Santa Cruz

Amenities

The Sea & Sand Inn offers a complimentary continental breakfast with fresh baked goods, boiled eggs, and yogurt parfaits each morning. A free wine and cheese social hour runs every evening from 5:30 to 6:30, featuring Bargetto wine and crackers. The outdoor terrace has multiple seating areas with fire pits, and a 24-hour front desk is staffed at all times.

Rooms

Every room at the Sea and Sand Inn has an ocean view and a gas fireplace, plus a TV, mini fridge, and microwave. Select deluxe rooms and the cottage studio include a private hot tub on the balcony. The king spa rooms on the second floor offer the best views of the wharf and boardwalk.

Location

The hotel sits on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean, within a 10-minute walk of the Santa Cruz Wharf and Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is a 5-minute walk away, and the University of California Santa Cruz is 2 miles east. Guests can park one vehicle for free at the hotel and walk to restaurants and attractions.

Dining

Breakfast is served each morning with scrambled eggs, bacon, country potatoes, and fresh blueberry scones as well as yogurt parfaits and cereals. From 3 to 5 pm, the hotel puts out complimentary cookies from Pacific Cookie Company and lemonade. The evening wine and cheese hour offers Bargetto wine, local cheeses, and crackers overlooking the ocean.

Pet-Friendly Stays

Sea n Sand Inn accepts pets and provides a designated oceanfront pet area for dogs. The property has a fully fenced garden and lawn, which is safe for pets and toddlers. Guests with pets receive the same amenities as other guests, including free parking and 24-hour reception.

• Location: Oceanside bluff, 10-min walk to Wharf and Boardwalk
• Rooms: All rooms with ocean view, fireplace, and mini fridge
• Dining: Daily hot breakfast, afternoon cookies, evening wine and cheese
• Amenities: Free parking for one vehicle, 24-hour reception, outdoor fire pits
• Pet-Friendly: Accepted with oceanfront pet area and fenced garden
• Family: Board games, picnic area, and toddler-safe lawn