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Beachview Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, 8-minute walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Perched near Monterey Bay, Beachview Inn offers a peaceful coastal retreat with in-room WiFi and free self parking. Guests praise its value, helpful staff, and prime location just steps from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(76 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Double Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
50 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Namaste Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Beachview Inn

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Near Monterey Bay, Beachview Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 27-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

Is Beachview Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachview Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Beachview Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Beachview Inn located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

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Beachview Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 458 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ibby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly accommodating staff and a very convenient location near beach, lighthouse and west cliff drive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcoming. Let me check in early. Room was very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

WEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Apollo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close proximity to beach, trails, downtown area, shopping, boardwalk, and dining. You couldn’t ask for more
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was so close to the wharf I could walk there in less than five minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vadim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was clean, quiet and close to shops etc
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
safe
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is great value for the location. Place is a little dated, but very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were no amenities but the room was recently painted, new floors and new tub shower enclosure. It was nice. Location was perfect, walking distance to everything we wanted to do
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Una

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location ir perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Blaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and convenient very clean close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shlomo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

close to boardwalk

Really friendly staff and great location,walking distance to the boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

BEATRIZ

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and run down. Tv did not work. Good location from pier and wharf
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

mary

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thin towels, very small room, lots of construction going on at motel, very small bars of soap, no coffee in room or lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a view of the beach from our window. Very short walk to the beach. Had private parking lot. Staff very helpful and friendly. Good price. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sumer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, Such a close walk to the beach and wharf. Practically across the street. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Older building but very clean. Had a great week there. Will be staying there again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value, great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for one or two night; one light switch to power all the lights and power outlets, so charging don’t work when you out the lights out. Close to the boardwalk and restaurants. Private parking, clean room, noisy bed. All good for this price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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