Seaway Inn

176 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 US
View Map Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
2.5 Star Property Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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Property Description

With a stay at Seaway Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be steps from Santa Cruz Wharf and 9 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Monterey Bay.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Cowell's Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Santa Cruz Wharf - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Pacific Avenue - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Cocoanut Grove - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Boardwalk Bowl - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Sky Glider - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Lighthouse Point Park - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Pacific Garden Mall - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Neary Lagoon Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Lighthouse Field State Beach - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi

The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28.9 km / 17.9 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 70.2 km / 43.6 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 57.5 km / 35.7 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 63.7 km / 39.6 mi

The preferred airport for Seaway Inn is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).

Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Distance from property (meters) - 6
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Uncovered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Total number of rooms - 18
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • By ocean
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Beach nearby
  • No elevators
  • Recycling
  • LED light bulbs
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Surf lessons - nearby
  • Distance from property (ft) - 20
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 1
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Concierge services

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23

Service animals are allowed

Pets cannot be left unattended

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Only dogs are allowed

Pets allowed

Misc Fees / Policies

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25 per night (20 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Cleaning Policies

Contactless check-out is available

Essential workers only - NO