After reading all the reviews on TripAdvisor, we zeroed in on a stay at the Sea & Sand Inn. We were not disappointed! A darling inn, right on the cliff, with absolutely spectacular views! We were lucky enough to have landed in the deluxe spa room (king bed, spa, & fireplace!) and it was worth every penny. We opened up... More

All I can say is the rave reviews that convinced us to choose this delightful retreat from ordinary reality were amply justified. The location is spectacular, nestled on a cliff between the funky and historic Santa Cruz Boardwalk/Beach and a gorgeous walk along the ocean, featuring numerous dolphin sightings. The rooms are smallish but beautifully appointed. A nice breakfast buffet... More

My wife & I have been coming to Santa Cruz for many years, always thinking the Dream Inn was the bomb. Well, to our pleasant surprise, the bomb is next door...the Sea & Sand Inn is the awesome (and half the price of the Dream Inn). The rooms are clean and spacious, each has a spectacular view of the ocean,... More

Guess I'm a trusting soul, but the suite we rented for a night was exquisitely remodeled. Spacious, clean and a short walk to the Wharf (boardwalk in New Jersey). Since weather was not 'Sunny CA, wish I could have spent more time at the patio on the beach side. More

I have stayed here single, as a romantic couple, and with my 3 kids as a family. Each time it suits me perfectly. Check in is easy and parking is great. It is a small boutique hotel on the cliff overlooking the ocean and boardwalk on west cliff drive. Easy to get everywhere..walk to several beaches, natural bridges, biking, lighthouse,... More

My wife and I loved this place! When planning our San Francisco trip, my wife and I discovered the Elephant Seal walks at Ano Nuevo State Park, and decided to stay our first night in Santa Cruz so as to be close to that (it ended up being an easy and scenic 30 minute drive... perfect)! TripAdvisor had this place... More

Husband and I stayed at the Sea and Sand Inn for our anniversary in early Dec. We booked the cottage studio room. I had thoroughly researched the place and read reviews before taking the leap. I thought I was prepared. OMG! We walked in, and my eye went right toward the HUGE private patio!! It was even better than I... More

My husband and I stayed one night in this hotel in early November. The hotel is really a nice motel situated between a busy two lane road and the ocean. There is a strip of garden/lawn area between the rooms and the ocean, the width of this green area is between maybe 10 feet to 30 feet. There is a... More

Really enjoyed our stay at the Sea & Sand, reception staff in fact all staff were really helpful and cheerful. The location was perfect, views were fantastic and waking to the sound of the sea and sea lions couldn't be bettered. Another nice feature was the garden and chairs at the front of the hotel. More