An oceanfront view
from every room

An ocean-front inn on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz, California

Check-in/Check-out

# of Guest

2

1 Guest

Children

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Black line drawing of a curling ocean wave above three wavy water lines.

An Exceptional Place to Stay

  • Oceanfront view
  • Complimentary hot breakfast
  • Daily wine & cheese

Guests appreciate our scenic location, friendly staff and complimentary amenities, with the Santa Cruz Wharf and Beach Boardwalk an easy walk away.

Sea & Sand Inn on the cliff above the ocean

About Sea & Sand Inn

Welcome to Sea & Sand Inn

We want every guest to have a special experience at the Sea & Sand and enjoy their time in Santa Cruz. Our great reviews are a pretty good indication of what you can expect at our ocean-front inn. Guests appreciate our scenic location, friendly staff and complimentary amenities. We'll do all we can to make your time with us as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. We hope to see you soon!

Waves

RIGHT ON THE CLIFF

Cooled by the sea breeze

The inn sits directly above the ocean on West Cliff Drive, looking across Monterey Bay to the Wharf and the Boardwalk. The bay keeps things cool, so our rooms don't have air conditioning. Open the window and let the sea breeze in.

Featured Rooms

Every room faces the ocean, with a fireplace and mini fridge. Spa rooms and suites have private hot tubs.

Bright bedroom with white bed, turquoise blanket, pink pillow, blue wall art, and balcony doors

Standard King Room

Hotel room with two white beds, turquoise blankets, pink pillows, and ocean-themed wall art

Standard Double Queen Room w/ Balcony

Bright hotel room with a bed, ocean artwork, turquoise accents, and a balcony view.

King View Room w/ Balcony

King Bed Room

Queen Room

Superior Queen Room

Corner Room

Deluxe Double Queen Room

Standard King Room

Standard Double Queen Room w/ Balcony

Oceanfront Deluxe Queen/Queen

Oceanfront Deluxe Queen/Queen

(Accommodates 4)
Oceanfront Grand Deluxe King

Oceanfront Grand Deluxe King

(Accommodates 2)
Oceanfront Grand Luxury King Spa

Oceanfront Grand Luxury King Spa

(Accommodates 3)

Cozy Oceanfront Guest Room

Oceanfront Deluxe Queen/Queen

(Accommodates 4)

Oceanfront Grand Deluxe King

(Accommodates 2)
Balcony view of a beachside amusement park with a roller coaster, palm trees, and blue sky
Modern hotel room with two beds, teal runners, vibrant wall art, and a balcony view.
Bright hotel room with two beds, turquoise bed runners, pink pillows, and a balcony view
Bright bedroom with white bed, turquoise blanket, pink pillow, blue wall art, and balcony doors
Oceanfront suite with ocean view at Sea & Sand Inn
Luxury King Spa room with in-room Jacuzzi at Sea & Sand Inn
Deluxe Queen Queen room with two beds at Sea & Sand Inn
Cozy oceanfront guest room at Sea & Sand Inn

Amenities & Services

Breakfast in the morning, wine and cheese at sunset, and the ocean outside every window.

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Complimentary Hot Breakfast

Enjoy scrambled eggs, country potatoes, bacon, sausage, and more!

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Daily Refreshments

Wine and cheese from 5:30pm–6:30pm, and fresh baked cookies from 3pm–5pm.

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Spa Included

Spa rooms and suites with private hot tubs overlooking the ocean.

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Fireplace in Every Room

Every room has a fireplace and mini refrigerator, plus complimentary Wi-Fi.

PACKAGES & ADD-ONS

Sip & Savor, waiting in your room

A bottle from a local winery, chocolates chosen to pair with it, and seasonal flowers, all set up on arrival. Add $89 + tax.

THINGS TO DO

Santa Cruz, right outside the door

The Boardwalk and Wharf down the hill, surfers at Steamer Lane, sea otters in the bay. Here are a few of our front desk's favorites.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk rides and beach

THE BOARDWALK

Rides, games and beach an easy walk away.

Sailing the Chardonnay II on Monterey Bay

ON THE WATER

Relaxed, affordable sails on Monterey Bay.

West Cliff and the Surfer Statue

OUTDOORS

A coastal walk to the famous surfer statue.

Sea otter in Monterey Bay

ON THE WATER

Otters, sea lions and seabirds in the bay.

GUEST REVIEWS

What Our Guests Say

Star

TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2025