Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
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About this property
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz is an independent 2.5-star motel located in Westside Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. The property sits on the bay with easy access to local attractions including Cowell's Beach, Santa Cruz Main Beach, and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
The motel features 38 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and 32-inch flat-screen television with cable programming. All rooms include complimentary wireless internet, a coffee/tea maker, and en-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is available upon request.
Guests have access to a seasonal outdoor pool, terrace, and garden. The property offers complimentary WiFi throughout, a picnic area, and a vending machine. Parking is available on a limited basis, and street parking is also an option. The front desk operates during limited hours and offers express check-out for convenience.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz is smoke-free, wheelchair accessible with some limitations, and welcomes pets as well as service animals. The property is located 2.9 miles from UC Santa Cruz and 5.1 miles from Capitola Beach.
Location & nearby attractions
Pacific Avenue - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Santa Cruz Wharf - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Cowell's Beach - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Boardwalk Bowl - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Cocoanut Grove - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Mimi De Marta Dog Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Pacific Garden Mall - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Sky Glider - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Ocean Street - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Williams-Reynolds House - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Neary Lagoon Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 27.4 km / 17.1 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 68.7 km / 42.7 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 56.5 km / 35.1 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 63.1 km / 39.2 mi
The preferred airport for Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).
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Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
- Offsite parking fee: USD 15 per day (0.15 mi away; open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
- Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)<
Know before you go
- The seasonal pool will be open from March 19 to September 13.
- Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.