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Carousel Beach Inn

3.0 star property
Inn with free breakfast, steps from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Carousel Beach Inn, by the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, offers a lively base for coastal adventures. Guests enjoy continental breakfast before exploring, then return to rooms with free WiFi. Self parking makes day trips along the coast hassle-free.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Carousel Beach 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. Boardwalk Bowl and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.
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Map
110 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 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 Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cowell's Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog On Stick - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Namaste Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Carousel Beach Inn

Inn near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Carousel Beach Inn provides free continental breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
Room features
All guestrooms at Carousel Beach Inn feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, on-request microwaves, and rollaway/extra beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 18

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs are available on request at the property

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

Property is also known as

Carousel Beach Inn Inn
Carousel Beach Inn Santa Cruz
Carousel Beach Inn Inn Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Is Carousel Beach Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Carousel Beach Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

Where is Carousel Beach Inn located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this inn is steps from Main Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

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Reviews

8.2

Very Good

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