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Bayfront Inn Santa Cruz
The Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz is a 2-star hotel located 0.5 miles from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, featuring beautiful views and proximity to nearby attractions. This pet-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz boasts an outdoor swimming pool, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property, and bike rental facilities.
The hotel offers spacious family hotel rooms in Santa Cruz, featuring a smoke-free environment and a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries. Each room has a clothes rack, a flat-screen satellite TV, a heating facility, and hardwood or parquet floors. Other facilities are a microwave, a tea and coffee machine, and a refrigerator.
Other amenities of this Santa Cruz hotel include fax and photocopying facilities, facilities for guests with disabilities, a designated smoking area, and a 24-hour front desk with assistance in English and Spanish. The other facilities are vending machines with snacks and beverages, a picnic area, a sun terrace, and a garden.
Location:
The hotel is located at 325 Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz, California 95060, United States.
Eat & Drink:
The hotel has no onsite dining options. However, guests may explore nearby eateries.
Internet:
This hotel in Santa Cruz offers complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the property.
Guest’s Parking:
This Santa Cruz hotel has no onsite parking facilities.
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Neighborhood Overview
Santa Cruz doesn’t try to impress—it doesn’t have to. This is a city built around beach days, redwood hikes, and a slightly oddball energy that somehow makes perfect sense. Expect sea mist, tie-dye, surfboards on car roofs, and a pace that’s slow by design.
This part of Santa Cruz has the rare quality of feeling tucked away while still being near everything. Residential streets meet surf culture here—quiet mornings, walkable cafes, and that unmistakable scent of ocean air. You’re close to downtown but not in it, which means less noise, more sleep.
What’s Nearby
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Less than a five-minute stroll gets you to one of California’s most iconic seaside amusement parks—complete with roller coasters, arcade games, and sugary treats that defy adult logic.
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (1.1 mi)
Perched on the cliffs in a former lighthouse, this pint-sized museum packs local surf history and stunning coastal views into one memorable stop.
Downtown Santa Cruz (Water Street) (5 mins drive)
Indie coffee houses, vintage shops, street performers, and record stores—Downtown Santa Cruz is as eclectic as it is walkable.
UC Santa Cruz (12 mins drive)
A peaceful drive uphill leads to a sprawling campus nestled in redwoods, with sweeping views of Monterey Bay and occasional deer sightings.
FAQs aboutHotel Rooms In Santa Cruz
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At Bay Front Inn - Downtown Santa Cruz, check-in is available from 3:00 PM and check-out must be completed by 11:00 AM.
Bay Front Inn - Downtown Santa Cruz offers a range of amenities and services, including invoice provision, fire extinguishers, CCTV monitoring in common areas and outside the property, smoke alarms, a designated smoking area, air conditioning, hardwood or parquet flooring, heating, and fans. The property also features family rooms, non-smoking accommodations, facilities for disabled guests, toilets with grab rails, wheelchair accessibility, and an outdoor swimming pool that is free for guests to use.
No, Bay Front Inn - Downtown Santa Cruz does not offer on-site parking.
Guest rooms at Bay Front Inn - Downtown Santa Cruz include toilet paper, towels, a bath or shower, private bathroom, toilet, free toiletries, hairdryer, and shower. Rooms are also equipped with a coffee machine, microwave, refrigerator, clothes rack, cable and satellite channels, a TV, and a tea/coffee maker.
Yes, pets are allowed at Bay Front Inn - Downtown Santa Cruz upon request. Charges may apply.
Located just moments from Bay Front Inn - Downtown Santa Cruz, several local attractions are easily accessible. The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is only 1.1 miles away, while the Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History is 1.2 miles from the hotel. The Seymour Marine Discovery Center is just 3.1 miles away and offers interactive exhibits and coastal views.
The closest airport to Bay Front Inn - Downtown Santa Cruz is Watsonville Municipal Airport, located 14.9 miles away.
Yes, Bay Front Inn - Downtown Santa Cruz provides free Wi-Fi to all guests.
Yes, Bay Front Inn - Downtown Santa Cruz has a vending machine available for guest use.
Dining and Coffee Spots Close to Bay Front Inn - Downtown Santa Cruz
Guests at Bay Front Inn will discover a delightful choice of restaurants and coffee spots within walking distance. From satisfying breakfasts to go, casual lunches, or soothing coffees in a welcoming environment, the area offers all that's needed. The local food scene blends fresh fish, neighborhood tastes, and homey atmospheres, creating the ideal atmosphere for casual meals, coffee culture, or unwinding over dessert. From a cup of hot coffee to a full dinner, surrounding businesses reflect the area's warmth and hospitality.
Top Attractions Close to Bay Front Inn - Downtown Santa Cruz
The location of the Bay Front Inn places guests close to numerous attractions for each interest. For those who enjoy nature, picturesque waterfronts, quiet parks, or an afternoon of outdoor activities are at hand. Cultural tourists can discover the region's history and personality through proximate attractions and local exhibits. The area is also filled with recreational pursuits, holiday celebrations, and local events that emphasize the friendly hospitality of the area. Whether a peaceful moment alone in nature or an in-depth discovery of the local flair, the environment offers much that catches the essence of the area's appeal.
Lighthouse Field State Beach
0.8 mi away
Wilder Ranch State Park
3.2 mi away
The Mystery Spot
3.8 mi away
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
5.6 mi away
Roaring Camp
5.9 mi away
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