Santa Cruz Dream Inn

175 West Cliff Drive

Santa Cruz, CA US

Rating: 3 Star

The Santa Cruz Dream Inn captures the essence of the Central California Coast like no other. This seaside resort features Cowells Beach as its backyard playground. Following a 2008 extensive renovation and relaunching as a Joie deVivre hotel the Dream Inn is the only luxury beachfront hotel in the city. Every one of our 165 deluxe guest rooms and suites feature spectacular views of the Monterey Bay from private balconies or patios. Take in breathtaking sunsets from your balcony watch the surfers and let the sea lions and peaceful sound of the ocean waves lull you to sleep. Whether your visit is for business or pleasure the Dream Inn is the ideal setting. Located adjacent to the Santa Cruz wharf and the legendary boardwalk the hotel boasts a myriad of attractions dining activities and entertainment all within easy walking distance and diverse enough to delight visitors of all ages.

Room Information

Deluxe King

View of monterey bay the santa cruz municipal wharf and the santa cruz beach boardwalk private balcony complimentary high speed internet access.

Deluxe King

View of monterey bay the santa cruz municipal wharf and the santa cruz beach boardwalk private balcony complimentary high speed internet access.

Poolside Queen Queen

View of monterey bay the santa cruz municipal wharf and the santa cruz beach boardwalk private balcony complimentary high speed internet access.

Tower Suite

Directions

San Jose International Airport

San Jose International - SJC 34miles and south. Driving directions:santa cruz is approximately 45 minutes from the san jose airport. From the airport take hwy 880 south to 17 south. Hwy 17 south will take you to santa cruz. Take the half moon bay exit (highway 1 north) which will put you onto mission street. Turn left on bay street you will see the hotel at the end of bay street on west cliff drive.

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International - SFO 61 miles and south Driving direction: from the airport take hwy 101 south to us hwy 85 south. This will take you to hwy 17 south which will take you to santa cruz. Take the hwy 1 north exit in santa cruz which will put you onto mission street. Make a left onto bay street and follow this to the end of the street we are at 175 west cliff drive at the end of bay street.

Area Attractions

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Californias only major seaside amusement park PLUS a State Historic Landmark. Includes amusement rides arcade mini golf bowling laser tag

Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf

The Santa Cruz Wharf offers the best in seaside shopping dining and recreation. Youll find everything from handmade arts & crafts to beach apparel outdoor fresh fish markets to fine dining whale watching and fishing trips to kayaking.

University of California - Santa Cruz

Part of the UC system a nationally ranked research university devoted to excellence in undergraduate teachings.

Mystery Spot

The Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz California

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Engaging auditorium programs exciting live shows and staff-led aquarium adventures help you get more out of your aquarium visit.

San Jose Airport

SJC International Airport

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

Concerts and other events

Natural Bridges State Park

This beach with its famous natural bridge is an excellent place to view shore and ocean birds migrating whales and seals and otters playing offshore. Further along the beach tidepools offer a glimpse of life beneath the sea. Low tides reveal sea stars crabs sea anemones and other colorful ocean life.