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Drift Inn

110 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA, US
4.1Very Good
Hotel amenities
Free Parking

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About this property

Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Located in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), Drift Inn is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. This motel is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Capitola Beach and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz. Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, and housekeeping is provided daily. Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).

Location & nearby attractions

Located in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), Drift Inn is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. This motel is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Capitola Beach and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Ocean Street - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Mimi De Marta Dog Park - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Boardwalk Bowl - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cocoanut Grove - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Pacific Avenue - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Seabright Beach - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Pacific Garden Mall - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Twin Lakes State Beach - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Santa Cruz Wharf - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Cowell's Beach - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi

The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26.5 km / 16.4 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 67.7 km / 42.1 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 56.3 km / 35 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 62.8 km / 39 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Dining

Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).

Amenities & features

Take in the views from a garden.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pet policy

Pets are not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at Drift Inn?

Check-in starts at 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM.

Where is Drift Inn located?

Drift Inn is located at 110 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA, US.

What attractions are near Drift Inn?

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Ocean Street - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Mimi De Marta Dog Park - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Santa Cruz Main Beach - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Boardwalk Bowl - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Cocoanut Grove - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Pacific Avenue - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi Seabright Beach - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi Pacific Garden Mall - 1 km / 0.6 mi Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Twin Lakes State Beach - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi Santa Cruz Wharf - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Cowell's Beach - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi The nearest airports are: Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26.5 km / 16.4 mi Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 67.7 km / 42.1 mi Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 56.3 km / 35 mi Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 62.8 km / 39 mi

How do I get to Drift Inn?

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

What dining options are available at Drift Inn?

Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).

What amenities does Drift Inn offer?

Drift Inn features amenities such as Free Parking.

What are the rooms like at Drift Inn?

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Is Drift Inn pet-friendly?

Pets are not allowed at Drift Inn.