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Beachview Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free self parking
Lobby lounge
Balcony
Interior
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.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • 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
(74 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Beachview Inn is in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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50 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cowell's Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 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

  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog On Stick - ‬10 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 24-hour front desk, a TV in the lobby, 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

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 at Beachview Inn?

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. 460 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

WEI

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Una

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

Ilia

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

8/10 Good

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall decent stay if you’re passing by, very close to the beach and boardwalk. I didn’t spend much time in the room other than to sleep.
Stayed 1 night 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

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Priced right. Close to attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

johanna

Liked: Cleanliness
Manager was very professional and polite,looking forward to our next stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

jaime

Parking is tight the stay was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jaskaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk lady is so sweet and kind, also helpful. Very close to beach and warf and the boardwalk
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, hotel is fine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaymee

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

Great Hotel

Our go-to favorite hotel in Santa Cruz. Very close to the wharf, beach, and boardwalk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Santa Cruz beach boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute older hotel. Great location. Not fancy but very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tonya

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the beach. Minimal amenities. Bring your own soap because there’s melts after just a few uses. Mostly clean. Bed squeaked with minimal movement. Not as nice as I hoped.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

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

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, room was very clean. Room 215 had a view of ocean. Location was terrific, everything was within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David H

Liked: Cleanliness
Simple, clean, no-frills room. Super-nice staff. Reasonable price for the area and season.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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