Aqua Breeze Inn offers a comfortable retreat near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Relax on the sun-kissed terrace, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and appreciate helpful staff who make your stay extra special.
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 44 min drive
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 47 min drive
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 59 min drive
Restaurants
Ideal Bar & Grill
Las Palmas Taco Bar - 6 min walk
Cruzin’ Crepes - 3 min walk
Boardwalk Bowl - 4 min walk
Hot Dog On Stick - 5 min walk
About this property
Aqua Breeze Inn
When you stay at Aqua Breeze Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby surfing/body boarding. Also, University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
50 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Night Window, Located on Side of Office]
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Beach nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Facilities
4 buildings/towers
Terrace
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch LED TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free long-distance and local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100.00
Optional extras
Late check-in between 10:00 PM and 5:30 AM can be arranged for an extra charge
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 10 mi (16 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.
Also known as
Aqua Breeze
Aqua Breeze Inn
Aqua Breeze Inn Santa Cruz
Aqua Breeze Santa Cruz
Aqua Breeze Hotel Santa Cruz
Aqua Breeze Inn Motel
Aqua Breeze Inn Santa Cruz
Aqua Breeze Inn Motel Santa Cruz
Frequently asked questions
Does Aqua Breeze Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Aqua Breeze Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Aqua Breeze Inn?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Aqua Breeze Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Aqua Breeze Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Aqua Breeze Inn and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as body boarding.
What's the area around Aqua Breeze Inn like?
Aqua Breeze Inn is located near Santa Cruz Main Beach in Westside Santa Cruz, a short 3-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 7 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Wharf. Travelers give top marks for the motel's prime location.
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Reviews
Aqua Breeze Inn Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.4
Staff & service
7.8
Eco-friendliness
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
The property's beach location is extremely convenient, with many guests mentioning its proximity to the beach and boardwalk. (19 reviews)
Free on-site parking was a huge plus and parking spaces were ample and convenient. (10 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Popular mentions
Room
Boardwalks
Location
Bed
Service staff
Parking
Beach
Bathroom
Children
Coffee
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2025
Excellent location!!!
Marissa
Marissa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2025
Get away with kids!!
Great location.
Serina
Serina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 24, 2025
Great price for location
Great price for the location
Sissy
Sissy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 6, 2025
We loved the location.
Jacquie
Jacquie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
Room and Property were clean and the staff was very nice. Can't beat the proximity to the beach for the price.
Cassie
Cassie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 29, 2025
Location!
We had a nice stay for one night while visiting the boardwalk. You cannot beat the location. Hotel is older but you can tell they are trying to maintain it as well as possible. Would definitely stay there again bc of location.
Keasara
Keasara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
Aqua breeze is the perfect location for the boardwalk. The staff is great and the rooms are clean. We always enjoy our stay every year!
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2025
Hotel
Clean and nice room
Wes
Wes, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 17, 2025
Great access to beach boardwalk and smoking area
Maya
Maya, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 20, 2025
Great location, friendly staff.
Toni
Toni, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2025
Great location
Great location across the street from the boardwalk. We were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness of the room for an older, dated building. The front desk clerk was friendly & the check-in process was easy. It’s a no frills hotel, but you can tell they try to keep it clean & maintained. My teen loved having her own private room inside our room too. We mainly just needed the room to sleep with an early morning departure, but we would definitely book here again.
Gina
Gina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 24, 2025
Great location to the Boardwalk.
The hospitality wasn't that great. The check in was ok, but the morning guy was rude and grumpy.
Zinda
Zinda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2025
We stayed one night while passing through Santa Cruz. We'd stay here again.
Kelsi
Kelsi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
Liked that it was close to the boardwalk
Katie
Katie, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 30, 2025
Great location, old hotel
The staff was friendly and very helpful with finding us a parking spot..... the parking there is tight, not designed for anything past a small suv, definitely not for larger vehicles or trucks. The room was clean and the beds were okay. The bathroom was very small but did the job.
Savanna
Savanna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Great service
Jessie
Jessie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 10, 2024
Amazing location and friendly staff.
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 21, 2025
We stayed for 2 nights. Beds are fine to sleep on. Simple and basic room was fine for our trip to the boardwalk. Clean rooms and bathrooms.
Bo
Bo, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 30, 2025
Right across from the Boardwalk.
Tausha
Tausha, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 10, 2025
Great location
The motel was old and loud, but the location was across from the parking lot of the Boardwalk which was amazing. It was ok overall. The room did not have a safe which I would have felt better about.
Teri
Teri, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 26, 2025
There are 2 wings; the hotel and long term stays-we stayed in the long term wing.
Josh
Josh, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 15, 2024
Location was great near all the fun
Derek
Derek, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 10, 2024
Great location and staff.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
Our stay was great. Hotel was clean
Amber
Amber, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 11, 2025
Staff is very friendly. The boardwalk is a parking lot away.