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Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Terrace/patio
Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | TV, fireplace, iPod dock
Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk
Property entrance
Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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636 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.A stay at this Westside Santa Cruz guesthouse places you within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay. Pacific Avenue and Mimi De Marta Dog Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ocean Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Santa Cruz - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mission Hill Creamery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Oyuki Sushi Peruvian & Japanese Fusion - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Pacific Blue Inn

3-star guest house near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
As a guest of Pacific Blue Inn, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Pacific Blue Inn also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby and an elevator. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Santa Cruz guesthouse.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Pacific Blue Inn offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Cruz guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 25 lbs per pet
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 4 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 4 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 4 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Hotel Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn Guesthouse

Pacific Blue Inn Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn Guesthouse Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

How close is Pacific Blue Inn to the airport?

Pacific Blue Inn is 16.9 mi (26-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pacific Blue Inn?

As of May 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pacific Blue Inn on May 31, 2026 start from $104, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Pacific Blue Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Pacific Blue Inn.

How close is Pacific Blue Inn to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 9-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach and 6.7 mi (18-min drive) from Capitola Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Pacific Blue Inn offer free breakfast?

Pacific Blue Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pacific Blue Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Pacific Blue Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Pacific Blue Inn?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse. Self parking is available for USD 15 per day.

Does Pacific Blue Inn have a pool?

Pacific Blue Inn does not have a pool.

Does Pacific Blue Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Pacific Blue Inn to downtown Santa Cruz?

Pacific Blue Inn is 0.7 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Pacific Blue Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 617 out of 922 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 922 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 922 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 922 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 922 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregorio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was on point
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great warm welcoming, very professional, super helpful pointing out points of interest. Also, had a mid-afternoon delicious snack out for us (brownies yum)! Nice touch but most importantly, our room was very clean. We will most definitely come back and stay here again. Thank you so much Pacific Blue Inn for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Raymond, Reedley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing, albeit, brief stay. From check in to check out, the staff, location, amenities, vibe, room, courtyard, parking, were all great! Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located to the downtown area of Santa Cruz. The room was a good size, very clean and quiet. There were cookies available near the 24-hour coffee that was also available. Staff was nice and helpful. They had accidentally over-charged me for parking but immediately corrected the error.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Russell

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

donnel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was chill
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Neli

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique. Very clean. 2025 was rough. This place was unique. Simple. Very clean which is a lot easier to do when the decor is minimalist. Electric Fireplace functional and cozy. Heatboard on the wall was new to me. Bath was beautiful. Towels plush pristine. Mgr. helped me get in during the horrendous rain via com. Jazz music in the lounge. Coffee machine that makes lattes, cappucinos...A bit retro (70s my teen/college) in ambiance. Repurposed bits from other hotels which made it homey and ecofriendly. The place has character. Great location. Parked on street. It was late. I never met anyone, only by voice because the weather was fierce. I would have liked a little fridge. I loved staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our night stay. Room was clean and accommodating. Hotel was secure and quiet. I would defintely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chenchao, Glassboro

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hidden gem
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mari

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I don’t often review hotels, but when you can’t stop thinking about how COMFY a bed and pillows were - it’s a sign you must! We enjoyed our stay, it’s very clean and nice, and sooo comfortable!! The only downside is that parking is not free, and it’s not even part of the property. Other than that, it was great! And the lobby coffee machine was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

I booked a room for one night the same day. I found a great deal on Hotels.com. Check-in was easy, the front desk was so kind, and the room was ready early. The room itself was spacious, very clean, and the bed was so comfortable. After a week of traveling in other budget hotels, I appreciated the good sleep. The hotel was quiet and had a small courtyard area set back from the street. Parking was included in a lot a few steps away from the building, with free coffee and a kitchen to be used off the main lobby. Centrally located between the boardwalk and downtown. I will definitely stay here again for the value and price point. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We chose this hotel because it's a 5 min walk to the Catalyst Club in Santa Cruz. We had tickets to a concert there. It was very convention. The Chinese restaurant right across the street was very good. We had breakfast back behind at the Firefly Coffee House which was very good. The room was perfect for our one night stay. Very clean and quiet. Parking was a little tricky so I would suggest checking in during hours if you can. But it was very nice to park in their little lot and then just walk everywhere. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Good bed. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super great location walked to boardwalk, downtown and beach, smaller quite hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Terrylynne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The room reeked of bleach… We left the windows open and left a fan running and came back for five hours later and it still made both of us sick.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jenelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is awesome. I will stay here every time I'm in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cinthya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Ideal location in between the beach and downtown. The chocolate chip cookies were a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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