Est. 1987
A Family Legacy, Reimagined
Santa Cruz By The Sea was founded by the Reyes family in 1987, when Elena and Jorge Reyes converted a historic Victorian seaside inn into a boutique hotel that quickly became a beloved landmark of the Central California coast.
After a complete renovation in 2019, the property emerged as one of California's most celebrated boutique hotels — preserving the warmth and personal attention of its origins while embracing a new standard of luxury design and guest experience.
Today, the hotel is led by the second generation of the Reyes family, who carry forward the conviction that the finest hotel experience is one where every guest feels personally known.
Founded by Elena and Jorge Reyes