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The Boardwalk Beach House

2.0 star property

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

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, Pacific Avenue
    ‪5 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

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, The Boardwalk Beach House is within a 5-minute walk of popular attractions such as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. This 9-room bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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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

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

About this property

The Boardwalk Beach House

The Boardwalk Beach House features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a terrace. There's free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can help secure valuables, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include a fireplace in the lobby, a garden, and a reception hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 52-inch flat-screen TVs with pay movies. Private fenced yards and ceiling fans are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available 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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1910
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

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

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 1 2028 (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:
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Parking area
During renovations, the bed & breakfast will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

These are all of the 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 18 years old.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is free cancellation available at The Boardwalk Beach House?

The Boardwalk Beach House offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of The Boardwalk Beach House?

This bed & breakfast is situated in Westside Santa Cruz within a short 4-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and also 14 minutes on foot from Monterey Bay. You'll also find Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Mystery Spot within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Boardwalk Beach House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Boardwalk Beach House have a casino at the property?

No, The Boardwalk Beach House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Boardwalk Beach House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is The Boardwalk Beach House a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this bed & breakfast, including champagne service and streaming services in each guestroom, and some feature beach view.

Does The Boardwalk Beach House have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Boardwalk Beach House feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

The Boardwalk Beach House offers free breakfast (local cuisine) each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does The Boardwalk Beach House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Boardwalk Beach House.

Does The Boardwalk Beach House have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

What is the closest airport to The Boardwalk Beach House?

The closest major airport to The Boardwalk Beach House is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is 17.4 mi away (29 minutes by car). Another top airport is Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is around 27.4 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Boardwalk Beach House?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Boardwalk Beach House.

Does The Boardwalk Beach House have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at The Boardwalk Beach House.

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 review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Tommy

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

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 review

6/10 Okay

Mana

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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