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175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

Dream Inn Santa Cruz - Beachfront Hotel with Event Spaces, 55 km from Mineta San Jose International

Located on Cowell Beach, the hotel features views of Santa Cruz Wharf, Beach Boardwalk, and Monterey Bay. The property includes a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, and beach access. Three event spaces total 3,500 square feet with ocean views, accommodating up to 200 guests. Jack O'Neill Restaurant serves locally-sourced seafood. The hotel offers complimentary beach cruiser rentals, Sunday morning yoga (May-October), and high-speed WiFi. Mount Hermon Adventure's Redwood Canopy Tour with six zip lines operates nearby. Big Basin State Park with 80+ miles of hiking trails is accessible.

Additional perks of the hotel

Electric Gazelle Bike rentals with boxed lunches

Wellness weekend programs with guided meditation

Live music performances at Jack O'Neill Restaurant

Brewery tours available for private events

Whale watching tours from Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf

Six treatment room spa

Private pre-function foyer with retractable airwalls

Room Options

165 air-conditioned rooms include Ocean View Deluxe, Ocean View Cloud, Ocean View Infinity, and Dream Suite categories. Ocean View Cathedral Executive rooms feature vaulted ceilings with fans. ADA-accessible rooms offer roll-in showers or ADA tubs. Dream Suites include king beds, fireplaces, and dining tables. The Shore Break ADA suite provides an extended patio overlooking the pool deck. All rooms feature balconies or patios with Monterey Bay views.

Other conveniences

iPod docking stations and 42-inch flat-screen TVs

Complimentary high-speed WiFi and local calls

Premium in-room coffee makers

Laptop-sized safes

Mini-refrigerators

Bathrobes and rainfall showerheads

Large bathtubs in select rooms

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The hotel offers a range of accommodations including doubles, family rooms, and suites—plus breakfast, free cancellation, and special rates.
Ocean View Deluxe Two Queen
Max:
4 persons
32 m² 
Bed options:
2 King Size Beds
Sea view
Shower
Balcony
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Ocean View Cloud Two Queen
Max:
4 persons
32 m² 
Bed options:
2 King Size Beds
Sea view
Shower
Balcony
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Ocean View Executive Two Queen
Max:
4 persons
32 m² 
Bed options:
2 King Size Beds
Sea view
Shower
Balcony
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Available Transport Modes List

City Centre
Santa Cruz 1.2 km
Airports
Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 54.7 km
Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 68.5 km
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Hotel Location

175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
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175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
Nearby
Harbour
Santa Cruz Wharf
240 m
35 Pacific Ave
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
250 m
Lighthouse Point West Cliff Drive
Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
570 m
Store
Cowell Beach
230 m
Store
Cowell's Beach Surf Shop
360 m
Restaurants
Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge
210 m
175 West Cliff Drive
Ideal Bar & Grill
270 m
106 Beach St
The Picnic Basket
320 m
125 Beach St
Sawasdee By The Sea
380 m
101 Main St Casablanca Inn
Casablanca Bistro
470 m
101 Main St
FireFish Grill
660 m
25 Municipal Wharf
South Beach Pizza Company
500 m
303 Beach St
Riva Fish House
660 m
31 Municipal Wharf
Gilberts On The Wharf
640 m
460 Municipal Wharf
Splash
840 m
49A Municipal Wharf
Stagnaro Bros Seafood
1.1 km
Municipal Wharf
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