Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of USD 22 per night, which includes in/out privileges.

Is breakfast offered at the property?

Breakfast is not specifically mentioned, but there is a coffee shop/cafe on-site where guests can satisfy their appetite.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM until 11:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details about bathroom accessibility are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Westside Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. It is approximately 3.2 miles from the University of California, Santa Cruz and 5.1 miles from Capitola Beach.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features an outdoor heated pool, operational from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. It is a seasonal outdoor pool.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no mention of a minimum age for children to stay for free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not specify the availability of cribs or extra beds, and any requests for additional sleeping arrangements may require advance confirmation.

Beach Street Inn and Suites in Santa Cruz

Average nightly price at Beach Street Inn and Suites by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$143
February	$171
March	$224
April	$236
May	$268
June	$347
July	$403
August	$307
September	$228
October	$205
November	$181
December	$162

What guests think

Beach Street Inn and Suites earns high marks for its unbeatable beachfront location, friendly staff, and family‑friendly touches like a heated pool, hot tub, fire pit, free laundry, and complimentary coffee, popcorn, and snow cones, creating convenient, walkable stays.

Rooms are generally spacious with beach views, big showers, and handy kitchenettes, though many note firm mattresses, some street or pool noise, light leakage, and shared sundecks that reduce privacy. The hillside layout means lots of stairs and no elevator, and on‑site parking typically costs extra, while the family vibe can make common areas lively. Cleanliness is mostly solid but occasional issues and maintenance hiccups arise, and there’s no breakfast or in‑room coffee in many rooms; overall, expect a casual, convenient beach stay with standout location‑led value.

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Facilities

Heated pool, hot tub and fire pit are popular, and the free self‑serve laundry is a plus. On‑site parking is available but usually paid, and the hillside layout means many stairs and no elevator; occasional hot tub cleanliness or crowding noted.

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Shawn

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The shower was huge and very nicely remodeled. The pool and hot tube were nice but small. The bed was true queen size but not that comfortable. Staff was wonderful and we enjoyed the free coffee, mochas, lattes, popcorn and slushies. It’s a big set of stairs to get to the beach, however it was a very short walk to the beach and warf.

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Felicia

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We love Beach Street Inn and Suites! This was our second time staying—first in a poolside room with two queens, and most recently in the beach suite house, which was spacious with a stunning ocean view. The patio was a game changer, though we do wish it was fully private. Still, highly recommend! The pool is heated, the Jacuzzi is relaxing, and the fire pit area is a cozy bonus. The staff is always kind and helpful. On-site laundry may not seem like a vacation priority, but it made packing easier and returning home less stressful. Gated parking adds peace of mind—open during the day, secured at night. You can walk everywhere: the beach is steps away, and there are great coffee shops, restaurants, and the Boardwalk nearby. We only drove twice—once to Buttery Bakery (delicious desserts!) and once to Lillian’s Italian Restaurant, which was nearby and absolutely incredible. Our entire party of eight left full and happy. All in all, we can’t wait to book our next trip back here!

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Tracy

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay here. The pool area was great for kids and the surrounding pool area was a lovely spot to sit and watch with an outdoor fire. The rooms were spacious and the staff were lovely. Having access to the free laundry was a nice surprise. I really wish we had more days here

10

Jessica

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was great.... facility was kept up and well maintained. Be prepared to walk fleets of stairs to get to rooms

10

cody

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Right next to the beach. Staff was super friendly. Also an amazing hot tub and heated pool. The pool didn't feel hot but maybe because it's early May. The room was beautiful with a view of the waves crashing. A bunch of restaurants close by so if you pay for the parking you can walk almost anywhere. We we definitely return and stay again

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Carlene

Dec 26, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! The beach is across the street and the Boardwalk is an easy walk down the street. The pool and hot tub area is very nice and there’s a fire pit!

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Vincent

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the pool and hot tub area. Our Kids didn't want to leave, and neither did we. We'll definitely be back!

10

Kimberly

Dec 30, 2022

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Stayed 19,351 nights

Very cute motel, walking distance to the wharf and other small restaurants/shops. Pool, jacuzzi, firepit, coffee in am, popcorn in evening, easy parking, easy access, free laundry facility onsite (incl detergent). Laid back town.

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Carson

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Rolled in early enough to enjoy the beach and boardwalk. Found a great parking spot $20/night in their lot above where the pool hot tub and office are. They have coffee, snow cones, and popcorn until 9PM. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was surprisingly clean and roomy. Microwave, fridge, TV, plenty of lighting and outlets. No utencils or platware, but had glasses. Laundry facilities were clutch - free and they even had detergent and dryer sheets on hand. Total life saver for our younger family of five coming down from Seattle by way of San Francisco. Theres an ice maker, cooler sized ice maker with scoop, and water filteration machine. Our room 105 was right on the aisleway and it was still very quiet (kids loved the garbage truck in the AM). Shared deck was totally fine having people near us. Kids made friends. Right on the start of the Boardwalk location. All the food options around close at 9PM. Pool is heated, hot tub was great, and firepit was warm.

10

Brett and Chantal

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our go to spot when we visit Santa Cruz! Been coming here for years. Great location with beautiful rooms and views. The hot tub was a little “swampy” this time around and prices keep increasing. Overall a great stay, but might need to explore other options next visit.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms and grounds clean, but recurring exceptions include odors, mold, ants or roaches, and occasional missed details. Overall standards are decent with inconsistency in a minority of stays.

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Josephine

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had the room facing the beach on the second level. 2/3 nights woken up by dumpster trucks or some loud noise. There is air condition but not really. Turned it down to 65 and still cooler with the thing off and window opened. The bedding had sand on the corners - not sure why. The rest of the bedding was ok. One of the bed, one side sunk down. Best part of the hotel, the SHOWER.

10

Joey

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Literally crossed the street to the beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Staff is amazingly friendly and the place is extremely clean.

8

Kristin

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was our second time staying at Beach Street Inn and we really enjoy the location and the kitchen. The bed was comfortable and the view is wonderful. The bathroom could use some updating as there was quite a bit of mold buildup along the caulking and the toilet doesn't seem to flush properly. When other tenants flush and the other rooms it affects the toilet in our room. The coffee and tea offerings were wonderful. They even had oat milk creamer for a dairy free option:) We did arrive 2 hours early and unfortunately the room wasn't ready until 4:15 p.m. Not a big deal but it would have been wonderful to get in on time atleast. We will be back!

10

Mikaila

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great view and suite. Wasn’t the cleanest, tile in the bathroom broken, ants at night time

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jon

Mar 10, 2024

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Came here thinking it would be a great place to stay near the beach. Around 9 pm we started seeing bugs around the kitchen area. For $360 we should not see anything crawling on the kitchen counter. Very very disappointed

8

Diana

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great but we did see 2 roaches

10

Lisa

Oct 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely stay with great location and view of the ocean. Very nice and efficient staff

8

Lilian

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff and amazing location and view . The room even though looks updated , I felt wasn’t as clean as I had hoped . The bathroom smelled like urine and I couldn’t figure out where the smell was coming from . The blanket on the Murphy bed had a blood stain or something and we had to ask for new blankets . The deck was amazing and the room layout was good . Took off one star for just the overall cleanliness of the room . I would stay again just for the location and there’s not many suite hotels right on the beach like this in Santa Cruz.

10

Cristina

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great views, nice decor and very clean. Staff was friendly and helpful.

10

Hayley

Nov 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and nice staff!

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Rooms

Spacious rooms and suites with beach views, large showers and handy kitchenettes get praise, with bright, beachy decor. Common drawbacks include firm mattresses, noise from street or neighbors, light leakage, shared decks that reduce privacy, and occasional AC or TV/streaming frustrations.

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Virginia

Jan 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

If staying beachside it can be noisy, but that is from outside activity, not on-site. I doubt I'd stay here in the busy summer when people stay out later. Lovely to have a free washer/dryer on site. Every employee encoutered was friendly and courtious. My only complaint is that this property doese not auomatically provide cable TV service. You must have a device that can access chromecast and then choose an app to stream whatever is available on that device. Having no experience with this, I went with a "free" app that then wanted to charge me $40 to install. My bank caught this overseas charge but in declining it my card was blocked. It was a hassle to reinstate. For the prices charged for a room, regular cable service would be much appreciated. I have NEVER experienced this anywhere else. I hope this is not the new trend.

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Josephine

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had the room facing the beach on the second level. 2/3 nights woken up by dumpster trucks or some loud noise. There is air condition but not really. Turned it down to 65 and still cooler with the thing off and window opened. The bedding had sand on the corners - not sure why. The rest of the bedding was ok. One of the bed, one side sunk down. Best part of the hotel, the SHOWER.

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Aysha

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The ocean view is really nice but man il tell u the mattresses are not comfortable at all for the price of 400$ I would of liked a good nite sleep and if ur on the 1st row theres definitely a lot of road noise and homeless screaming and making noises so u can’t keep the door open to hear the ocean . But if u want ocean view its there

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Rafael

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stay here quite often and the location really works for us. Unfortunately, staying on the first floor of the Beach House was disappointing. The constant noise level from above was annoying and put a damper on our visit. It is still our overall favorite in Santa Cruz. This will be considered prior to our next booking.

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Julie

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the spacious Beach House Suite with ocean views! The room was clean and the beds were all very comfortable. Plenty of pillows to go around for the four of us. The location is perfect, directly across from the beach, pier and boardwalk. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Santa Cruz and the Beach Street Inn have awesome vibes!

10

Megan

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and view from the balcony. Spacious clean rooms, newer. Bathroom is nice. Small fridge, sink, counter and microwave in the room. Our room was missing a desk or couch.parking is convenient. Pool looks nice.

10

Alyssa

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room was fabulous! The view as amazing! Used the balcony whenever we were in our room! Always wanted to reserve the room with the view and now we need it everytime

10

Tracy

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

spacious & comfortable room w/ great bathroom/shower & kitchenette. Excellent view of the beach/pier. convenient location. friendly and helpful staff

8

Kelly

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

great place to stay. Wish it had private balconies instead of shared. loved the morning lattes and the great ocean views!

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Lynne

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was comfortable and the room was very clean. The shower was very large. The pool looked inviting. I did not sleep well however, partly because the outdoor lights shone into the room all night. Shutters blocked most of the light, but light came in from up above. I did not appreciate having to pay $20 to park my car. I was disappointed that there was no breakfast provided. Gourmet coffee was available. I had a room near the pool. There are rooms available with a beach view, but those rooms require walking up and down steep stairs.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, accommodating and helpful, with smooth check‑in and early‑access gestures. A few guests reported lapses such as missed follow‑ups, limited late‑night support, or management unwilling to resolve problems.

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Julia

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful spot! staff very responsive until we left and tried getting in touch. We had mysterious charges added to our bill. I have tried to call and haven’t gotten a response back for an explanation. I’m sure they will make this right.

10

Jenni

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great location and perfect place for family beach trip. Loved the snack/coffee window that was complimentary. We appreciated the refrigerator/microwave in the room and chairs outside. Would definitely recommend.

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Michael

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was told that since we had 2 motorcycles they would not charge us $20 for parking, my final bill showed that was untrue. Our shower did not work(wouldn’t turn on) maintenance doesn’t show ip till almost check out time, no shower. Management was unwilling to reduce the price we paid for the room. If I could give negative stars I would

10

Rheannon

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Such an amazing place! Excellent location, beyond helpful staff, and incredibly comfortable. This was my 2nd time staying here and I won’t hesitate to book again!

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Joshua

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location perfect walking distance to everything. Paula is the one who helped us check in she was amazing and she suggested a restaurant on the pier and she nailed it. Paula has so much knowledge about santa cruz and thing to todo. I would definitely ask her before going out. Can't wait to come back.

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Patrick

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Difficulty checking in as we arrived early and asked if we could possibly check-in a little early as we had a busy evening planned. The lady checked and said our room was not ready but would call us as soon as it was ready. No call though. We came back 2 hours later and was told that our room was ready and had been ready for awhile. The new person said, I guess the lady before me forgot to call you. Very disappointing.

10

Dhanesh

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The manager and staff were excellent

10

Angelo

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great Property. Super convenient. Clean. Friendly staff

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Jennifer

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We went up a day early and had to change rooms for our actual two day stay. The staff was so accommodating and allowed us to stay in our first room until our new room was ready. Beyond helpful staff!

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Gregory

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice and the view was top notch. The night staff at the front desk, however, had no knowledge about the whereabouts of a plunger at 11pm. The staff said there wasn’t anyone available until the morning to address a clogged toilet. The staff suggested that we could use the bathroom in the lobby overnight if needed. This is sub-standard service for the price of the room. Sorry we won’t stay here again, nor will we recommend the hotel.

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Location

Outstanding beachfront position across from the wharf, main beach and Boardwalk, with easy walking to restaurants and shops. Some note street activity and stairs due to the hill, but overall it’s very convenient for families and sightseeing.

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Joey

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Literally crossed the street to the beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Staff is amazingly friendly and the place is extremely clean.

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Catherine

Apr 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location right across from the boardwalk. Staff were super helpful and the view was stunning. Parking on site Really nice

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Hal

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you want to walk to the beach & boardwalk this hotel is for you. Good value, very friendly staff-we will return

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Bobbie

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was great! Right across the street from the beach and easy walking distance to the Boardwalk.

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Joshua

Nov 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place to stay and have easy access to the beach, boardwalk, and wharf. I do suggest booking a room that has the ocean view and balcony, second level if possible for best view of the beach. Plenty of guaranteed parking. The walk to downtown area with all the restaurants is an easy 15 minute walk. Would stay here again

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Meagan

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great little place right across from the beach/pier. Fotos show the view from our room and landscaping as you come in. Rooms are big, with sink, fridge, microwave. Clean, modern, and beachy. Could walk to pier, boardwalk, shops, in just a couple minutes.

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Laurie

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We love the Beach Street Inn! It is right across the street from the beach and the boardwalk. We love that they offer complimentary coffee/tea drinks, snow cones, and popcorn- such a treat!

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Kimberly

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We love staying here. Great view of the beach. Close to boardwalk. Nice rooms.

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Adriana

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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Susan

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Its a great hotel but we were ocean view which was a mistake, it was loud out on the street

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Dining

There’s no breakfast service and many rooms lack in‑room coffee, but complimentary espresso drinks in the morning and popcorn/snow cones later are popular. Dining options are a short walk away, and several guests liked the nearby café.

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Shae

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Awesome place good location but...... they dont have a coffe maker in the room we stayed..... crazy! I wake up to early and they open the coffee window way to late. And i like dark roast so i usually bring my coffee but nope i couldnt make it and wait till after sun up to drink coffee.

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Ellen

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Everyone here from office staff to housekeeping is very friendly. My family enjoyed the complimentary coffee drinks in the AM, snow cones in the afternoon and popcorn in the evenings. The heated spa and pool also a big hit. The only complaint I have (not about the inn) is I wish I had known Santa Cruz shuts down around 8-9 pm. Aside from the bowling alley/bar down the street, everything closes. A lounge/bar area for guests to enjoy after a busy day with family would be nice. Otherwise, I recommend The Beach Street Inn for your family if beach and boardwalk are what you’re looking for.

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Antionette

Jun 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the atmosphere and the proximity to the wharf and the boardwalk. The little extras were great too and we can’t wait to go back!

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Irene

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Free coffee in the morning to get me going and a bakery nearby.

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Laurie

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We love the Beach Street Inn! It is right across the street from the beach and the boardwalk. We love that they offer complimentary coffee/tea drinks, snow cones, and popcorn- such a treat!

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LeAnn

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I love this little hotel. It is clean, the staff is absolutely wonderful, amazing amenities and location. They offer snow cones in the afternoon, popcorn in the evening, fire pit, pool, jacuzzi, and best of all, they have that complementary expresso bar in the morning from 6:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. I wish all hotels offered this. It's the little things like this that really make a place special. I am a picky traveler and have traveled all over the world and I completely appreciate quality and friendly staff.

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Barbara

Jun 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and convenient to the beach and boardwalk. Hours for coffee and swim options great. Room clean and comfortable.

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Ann

Feb 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location across the street from the beach! The staff was also very kind and helpful. Appreciated the free use of the washer and dryer - a BIG plus for traveling families. The latte service in the morning was nice. Having a continental breakfast would have been appreciated,

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Rosalie

Nov 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was great and very friendly! Our family really enjoyed the coffee in the morning and popcorn in the afternoons! Pool and spa area were clean and had extra towels which was great. Very convenient to the pier and shopping/eating places.

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Lynne

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was comfortable and the room was very clean. The shower was very large. The pool looked inviting. I did not sleep well however, partly because the outdoor lights shone into the room all night. Shutters blocked most of the light, but light came in from up above. I did not appreciate having to pay $20 to park my car. I was disappointed that there was no breakfast provided. Gourmet coffee was available. I had a room near the pool. There are rooms available with a beach view, but those rooms require walking up and down steep stairs.

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