Located near Monterey Bay, Beachview Inn offers a relaxing retreat with in-room WiFi and free self parking. Guests praise the overall value, helpful staff, and location that’s just steps away from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Cowell's Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive
San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 43 min drive
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 47 min drive
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 57 min drive
Restaurants
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk
Ideal Bar & Grill - 3 min walk
Boardwalk Bowl - 6 min walk
Marini's at the Beach - 7 min walk
Hot Dog on A Stick - 10 min walk
About this property
Beachview Inn
When you stay at Beachview Inn, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking. Also, University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot are within a short drive. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and overall value.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
22 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
What to do
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
27-inch TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Access via exterior corridors
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Fees & policies
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Beachview Inn
Beachview Inn Santa Cruz
Beachview Santa Cruz
Beachview Inn Motel
Beachview Inn Santa Cruz
Beachview Inn Motel Santa Cruz
Frequently asked questions
Does Beachview Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Beachview Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Beachview Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Beachview Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Beachview Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Beachview Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, hiking and kayaking.
What's the area around Beachview Inn like?
Beachview Inn is located near Santa Cruz Main Beach in Westside Santa Cruz, a short 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Wharf. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
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Beachview Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Location
Service staff
Beach
Boardwalks
Piers
Bed
Parking
Breakfast
Coffee
What guests liked
The property's location is perfect for beach access, with many guests praising its proximity to the beach and boardwalk. (31 reviews)
Free parking was a convenient and highly valued perk for guests. (13 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
17 Jul 2025
Nice place
Ilia
Ilia, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Jul 2025
Priced right. Close to attractions.
Greg
Greg, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
17 Jul 2025
The front desk lady is so sweet and kind, also helpful. Very close to beach and warf and the boardwalk
Kim
Kim, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Jun 2025
Manager was very professional and polite,looking forward to our next stay there.
johanna
johanna, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
18 May 2025
Parking is tight the stay was great
jaime
jaime, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Jun 2025
Staff was amazing, hotel is fine.
Karla
Karla, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Jul 2025
Close to Santa Cruz beach boardwalk
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
26 Jul 2025
This hotel was so close and central to all the most important spots in Santa Cruz. I parked my car there for three days and used the e bike rental. It can get congested
Jamie
Jamie, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
28 May 2025
It was really close to the beach
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
28 May 2025
Cute older hotel. Great location. Not fancy but very comfortable.
Heather
Heather, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
19 Apr 2025
This was our second time staying here. We love it, nice rooms, short walk to board walk and pier. We will definitely stay here again.
Maria
Maria, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
19 May 2025
The staff was great, room was very clean. Room 215 had a view of ocean. Location was terrific, everything was within walking distance.
Marguerite
Marguerite, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
12 Jun 2025
Simple, clean, no-frills room.
Super-nice staff.
Reasonable price for the area and season.
David H
David H, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
17 May 2025
Had a fun time!
Marguerite
Marguerite, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
7 Jul 2025
If you want to stay at a place that is walking distance to the Boardwalk and pier, this is a suitable place. However, don't expect to have updated amenities and lot's of space inside the room and parking lot. Motel is old and worn down, but they do keep it clean. The owner or front desk service is very nice. We didn't have any issues.
GNIA JOE
GNIA JOE, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
4 Aug 2025
The towels were dirty and folded. The bathroom door didn’t close and in the bathroom where the water is thrown, the handle was loose, as if broken.
Julia
Julia, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 May 2025
Clean, but older. Would stay again. Walking distance to beach and board walk.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
22 Apr 2025
Close to the beach...
Manuel
Manuel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
24 Mar 2025
Nice Place
Easy to access and friendly hosts. Well situated and close to everything we wanted and enjoyed
James
James, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
3 Feb 2025
Thanks for a great stay
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
16 Apr 2025
Not fancy, but clean and comfortable beds.
Lywan
Lywan, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Apr 2025
It’s a great location, feels safe, friendly staff, older facility. I recommend for sure!
Edmund
Edmund, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
22 Jul 2025
The floor in the room was not clean upon entry. Left our feet dirty. Some of the plugs/lights did not work properly. Otherwise the staff was friendly and it was a perfect location!
April
April, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
9 Apr 2025
Ok Hotel. Great location
Hotel looked to be an original hotel. It was clean and the front office guy was super friendly. No coffee in the room or lobby. Location was amazing!! Walk to the wharf.
Janine
Janine, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
24 Mar 2025
Short walk to boardwalk. Friendly staff. Simple and easy reservation. Will be coming back here every single time I’m in the area.