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Sea and Sand Inn

201 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Sea and Sand Inn
Ranked #4 of 51 hotels in Santa Cruz
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St. Moritz, Switzerland
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135 reviews 135 reviews
77 hotel reviews
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235 helpful votes 235 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

We enjoyed very much our overnight stay at this very carefully kept property with friendly service. All the rooms face the ocean and have a nice view. The garden is very nice with roses and a lot of flowers. There is plenty of room to sit outside and enjoy the area. Afternoon refreshments and a nice complimentary breakfast round up... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

This would have to be one of the nicest hotels we have stayed in. Superbly located above Cowell Beach in the middle of Santa Cruz, it is a short walk to many of the town's amenities and at the beginning of the lovely West Cliff walk. The hotel is very pleasantly appointed and is extremely comfortable in a delightful, understated... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

We recently stayed here for one night on a last minute trip to Santa Cruz. We were really happy with our room which included a fireplace and a view of the ocean! We also had a patio, and we spent the evening drinking wine and enjoying the view. The boardwalk and many restaurants are in walking distance if you don't... More

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Littleton, Colorado
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35 reviews 35 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013 via mobile

Small and simple motel style property with one of best views in Santa Cruz that is close to the beach, wharf, and boardwalk. I was pleasantly surprised because I had booked the least expensive room and I could sit on my bed and look at the beautiful view of the ocean! There was a common balcony but hardly anyone ever... More

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Redding, California
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

We were super excited about our room with a view but when we got there they did not give us the room with the fireplace and jacuzzi that i ordered. We were told it was booked and thats not what we had ordered which i knew what was ordered but never got a confirmation by email. I called to have... More

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Newman, CA
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

My first impression of this hotel wasn't great. The lobby looked really dated and our check-in was delayed an hour due to a shortage of staff. For what we were charged, I wasn't pleased (we'd splurged for a jacuzzi room). I was hoping that the room would be as nice as in the photos. Fortunately, it was. I felt like... More

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Pender Island, Canada
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16 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

We enjoyed this small intimate inn facing the Santa Cruz beach and pier. We had one of the larger rooms. As noted in other reviews, each room faces the water, are very private, comfortable, and quiet, and include outdoor seating and table. We found our stay exceptional and the staff very helpful. Its location was also a plus as you... More

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Toronto, Canada
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18 hotel reviews
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42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

I have stayed here many times and reviewed it once before. Not sure I will stay here the next time I visit Santa Cruz. The location is perfect. Divine to wake up on the cliffs! Lovely gardens. There is a very good breakfast included in the price. There are bagels with cream cheese, home baked scones (delish!) and muffins, boiled... More

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Roseville, California
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7 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

I stayed here for one night midweek while in Santa Cruz. All rooms are behind a locked gate, so the only people possibly walking by your room would be fellow guests. The room was clean and fairly roomy. We kept the window open on the beach side and heard the waves all night. Very relaxing! Even though the inn is... More

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36 reviews 36 reviews
7 hotel reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013

This is a great find in scruz. Very clean beautiful view. Above all the beach crazies overlooking the beach, pier and boardwalk. Our room had a fireplace. Continental breakfast and wine and cheese in the evening. Enjoy watching the surfers and visit wine tastings. Lots of great bakeries here. Get the salt water taffy on the pier. The sea and... More

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Additional Information about Sea and Sand Inn

Address: 201 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Region: United States > California > Santa Cruz
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
#2 Romantic Hotels in Santa Cruz
#12 Family Hotels in Santa Cruz
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The ocean-front Sea & Sand Inn has always been popular with savvy out-of-towners, but a major renovation in 2009 has added a whole new “wow” factor. Three new luxury king spa rooms with ocean view balconies were added; two spacious family cottages with private hot tubs and three other spa rooms were also upgraded. All 22 rooms have a fantastic ocean front view of sparkling Monterey Bay. ... more   less 
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