The Boardwalk Beach House

2.0 star property
Victorian B&B within easy reach of Monterey Bay

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Beach nearby, white sand
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Beach nearby, white sand
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser
  • Wedding services
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
  • Reception hall
Feel at home
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Free self parking

Room options

Exclusive Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
118 First St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ocean Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 44 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 59 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Boardwalk Beach House

At The Boardwalk Beach House, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and local cuisine breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Other highlights at this Victorian bed & breakfast include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 9 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
  • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
  • If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21
  • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Built in 1910
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • 7 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 52-inch flat-screen TV
  • Streaming services
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Fenced yard
  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

The Beach House
The Boardwalk House Santa Cruz
The Boardwalk Beach House Santa Cruz
The Boardwalk Beach House Bed & breakfast
The Boardwalk Beach House Bed & breakfast Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Does The Boardwalk Beach House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Boardwalk Beach House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Boardwalk Beach House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Boardwalk Beach House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Boardwalk Beach House?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Boardwalk Beach House and nearby?
The Boardwalk Beach House has a garden.
Does The Boardwalk Beach House have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a yard.
What's the area around The Boardwalk Beach House like?
The Boardwalk Beach House is located near Main Beach in Westside Santa Cruz, a short 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 3 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach.

The Boardwalk Beach House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Needs some upgrades
There was no desk or chair to view my PC! There was free WiFi and it worked great!
gerald, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sharon was a great hostess, not just for her delicious breakfasts and fresh pressed coffee, but was fun to talk to and full of useful information about where to go in Santa Cruz and surrounding areas.
Kaaren, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Mana, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review