Fodor's Expert Review Sea & Sand Inn

201 W. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, California, 95060, USA

Location is the main appeal of this motel atop a waterfront bluff, where all rooms have an ocean view and the boardwalk is just down the street. Standard rooms have a fireplace and a refrigerator, and there are three luxury king spa rooms with balconies and two family cottages with private hot tubs. Studios and suites have kitchenettes, and three rooms have whirlpool tubs.

PROS

  • beach is steps away
  • friendly staff
  • tidy landscaping

CONS

  • tight parking lot
  • fronts a busy road
  • can be noisy

QUICK FACTS

Hotel
Family
$$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 831-427–3400

HOTEL DETAILS

22 units
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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