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Carousel Beach Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.
A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.
A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.
A calm waterfront with a roller coaster and a Ferris wheel, reflecting in the water.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and two large tapestries on the walls.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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110 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a TV, and a balcony with a view of a building.

Double Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a bathroom, and a large wall painting.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Balcony, Park View

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a TV, and a balcony with a view of a building.

Double Room, Balcony, Park View

  • Park view
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Westside Santa Cruz hotel, you'll find Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. Sky Glider and Santa Cruz Main Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ocean Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪High Tide - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marea Sol - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Carousel Beach Inn

Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Carousel Beach Inn offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 1,457 reviews
$149 nightly
The price is $171
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 0.2 percent destination fee will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Frequently asked questions

How close is Carousel Beach Inn to the airport?

Carousel Beach Inn is 17.4 mi (30-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 Carousel Beach Inn?

As of Jul 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carousel Beach Inn on Jul 8, 2026 start from $265, 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 Carousel Beach Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Carousel Beach Inn.

How close is Carousel Beach Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach and 12-minute walk from Seabright Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Carousel Beach Inn offer free breakfast?

Carousel Beach Inn offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Carousel Beach Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Carousel Beach Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Carousel Beach Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Carousel Beach Inn have a pool?

Carousel Beach Inn does not have a pool.

Does Carousel Beach Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Carousel Beach Inn to downtown Santa Cruz?

Carousel Beach Inn is 1 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Carousel Beach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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