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The Boardwalk Beach House

2.0 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast in Santa Cruz with free breakfast

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Beach nearby, white sand
Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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118 First St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exclusive Room

Exclusive Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

At The Boardwalk Beach House you'll be within steps of Boardwalk Bowl and Cocoanut Grove. Highlights at this Victorian B&B include free breakfast (local cuisine) and free self-parking. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, wedding services and a fireplace in the lobby. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a short walk of this Westside Santa Cruz B&B include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and within a 30-minute walk you'll find Monterey Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Picnic Basket - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Boardwalk Beach House

Victorian bed & breakfast in Santa Cruz with free breakfast
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Boardwalk Beach House also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in 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 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 a ceiling fan. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 52-inch flat-screen televisions come with pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a shower. 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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) (for a fee)
  • 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 lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1910
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 52-inch flat-screen TV
  • Pay films
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 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 21 October 2025 to 31 July 2026 (dates subject to change).

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Boardwalk Beach House?

The Boardwalk Beach House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Boardwalk Beach House?

Yep, The Boardwalk Beach House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Boardwalk Beach House?

Yep, The Boardwalk Beach House is a short 2-minute walk from Main Beach.

Does The Boardwalk Beach House serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary local cuisine brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Boardwalk Beach House?

No, The Boardwalk Beach House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Boardwalk Beach House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Boardwalk Beach House?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Boardwalk Beach House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tommy

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

8/10 Good

gerald

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Kaaren, FRESNO

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Mana

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023