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The Boardwalk Beach House

2.0 star property
Victorian B&B near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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A coastal landscape with a cliff and beach during sunset.
A green upholstered chair with a decorative pillow, a round table, and a potted plant in a lobby area.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs arranged around a central tree.
A bed with a beige quilt and pillows, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.
A white building with a brick base, a window with black shutters, and a small tree in a planter.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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118 First St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 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 a bed, a desk, a lamp, and a clock on the wall.

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A cozy living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table with a vase of flowers and a candle, and a few books.

Exclusive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.At this Westside Santa Cruz B&B, you'll be well placed to visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf, both within a 5-minute walk. Boardwalk Bowl and Cocoanut Grove are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ocean Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Boardwalk Beach House

Victorian B&B near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Boardwalk Beach House also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Santa Cruz bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1910
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
The Boardwalk Beach House offers 9 accommodations with ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 52-inch flat-screen televisions come with pay movies.

Bathrooms include showers. This Santa Cruz bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 7 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

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 within 24 hours before arrival 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 21 2025 to July 31 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from May 8 2026 to July 1 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Hallway
During renovations, the bed & breakfast will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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

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, 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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 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 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is 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

How close is The Boardwalk Beach House to the airport?

The Boardwalk Beach House is 17.4 mi (29-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Boardwalk Beach House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Boardwalk Beach House.

How close is The Boardwalk Beach House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 3-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach and 4.9 mi (20-min drive) from Capitola Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Boardwalk Beach House offer free breakfast?

The Boardwalk Beach House offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Boardwalk Beach House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Boardwalk Beach House?

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

Is there free parking at The Boardwalk Beach House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Boardwalk Beach House have a pool?

The Boardwalk Beach House does not have a pool.

Does The Boardwalk Beach House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Boardwalk Beach House to downtown Santa Cruz?

The Boardwalk Beach House is 0.9 mi away from Santa Cruz.

The Boardwalk Beach House Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaaren

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tommy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Just ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

gerald

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

Needs some upgrades

There was no desk or chair to view my PC! There was free WiFi and it worked great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mana

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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