Dream Inn Santa Cruz

3-star beachfront hotel in Santa Cruz with panoramic ocean views

Amenities

The Dream Inn is the only beachfront hotel in Santa Cruz, offering direct access to the sand and a heated outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub. Guests can use complimentary Beach Cruisers to explore the area or enjoy live music and happy hour at the on-site bar. The hotel also provides sun loungers, beach chairs, and sun umbrellas for a full day by the ocean.

Rooms

All guestrooms and suites at the Dream Inn Santa Cruz offer private balconies or patios with views of Monterey Bay. Rooms include iPod docking stations and premium coffee, with some featuring spectacular floor-to-ceiling windows. The hotel provides daily breakfast for two as part of select packages.

Dining

On-site dining at Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge focuses on sustainable and locally sourced seafood. The hotel also has a coffee house on site, a snack bar, and a bar with wine and champagne options. Guests can order room service or visit the snack bar for lighter meals throughout the day.

Location

The Dream Inn sits directly on Cowell Beach, adjacent to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and steps from the Santa Cruz Wharf. Natural Bridges State Beach and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary are within easy reach. The hotel is the only beachfront property in Santa Cruz, offering direct elevator access to the sand.

Family & Activities

The Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers a heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub open all year, plus a poolside snack bar. Guests can borrow complimentary Beach Cruisers to ride along the coast or join wellness weekends that include yoga classes and meditation sessions. The hotel also hosts live music and happy hour events on-site.

• Location: Only beachfront hotel in Santa Cruz, adjacent to the Boardwalk and Wharf
• Rooms: All rooms with private balconies and Monterey Bay views
• Dining: Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge with sustainable local seafood
• Family: Heated pool, hot tub, and kids ice cream happy hour
• Wellness: Wellness weekends with yoga, sound baths, and meditation
• Activities: Complimentary Beach Cruisers, live music, and happy hour