Nestled between the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and the serene West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz By The Sea offers twelve meticulously designed rooms with the warmth of a boutique inn and the polish of a luxury hotel.
Executive Chef Maria Castillo sources daily from local farms and the Santa Cruz fishing fleet, crafting a menu that changes with the seasons and the tides.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Oceanfront terrace seating available. Reservations recommended for dinner service.
Minutes from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Natural Bridges State Beach, and the world-famous surf break at Steamer Lane. Two hours from San Francisco. One hour from Monterey.
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[{"text":"The most romantic weekend of our lives. Waking up to the sound of the ocean from our Beachfront Suite — nothing compares. The staff anticipated our every need.","author":"Sarah & James M.","location":"San Francisco, CA"},{"text":"I've stayed at dozens of boutique hotels up and down the California coast. Santa Cruz By The Sea stands in a category of its own. The attention to detail is extraordinary.","author":"Robert K.","location":"Los Angeles, CA"},{"text":"The Ocean View King room was worth every penny. The Tide Table restaurant alone makes this worth the trip. We're already planning our return visit.","author":"Priya & Anand S.","location":"Palo Alto, CA"}]