The Boardwalk Beach House

2.0 star property
Victorian B&B near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Boardwalk Beach House

Beach nearby, white sand
Beach nearby, white sand
Front of property
Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
118 First St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk4 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanta Cruz Wharf5 min walk
  • Popular LocationCowell's Beach7 min walk
  • AirportSan Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)43 min drive

Room options

Exclusive Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.A stay at this Westside Santa Cruz B&B places you within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay. Boardwalk Bowl and Cocoanut Grove are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk
  • Cowell's Beach - 7 min walk
  • Ocean Street - 11 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min walk
  • Ideal Bar & Grill - 5 min walk
  • Boardwalk Bowl - 1 min walk
  • Cruzin' Crêpes - 6 min walk
  • Jack O'Neill Lounge - 8 min walk

About this property

The Boardwalk Beach House

Victorian B&B near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Boardwalk Beach House also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a 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 (free)
  • 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 ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions come with pay movies.

Bathrooms include showers. 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.

Languages

English

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Outdoor space

  • Fenced yard

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 with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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. 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 each 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

How close is The Boardwalk Beach House to the airport?

The Boardwalk Beach House is 17.4 mi (29-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Boardwalk Beach House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Boardwalk Beach House.

How close is The Boardwalk Beach House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 2-minute walk from Main Beach and 3-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Boardwalk Beach House offer free breakfast?

The Boardwalk Beach House offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Boardwalk Beach House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Boardwalk Beach House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Boardwalk Beach House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Boardwalk Beach House have a pool?

The Boardwalk Beach House does not have a pool.

Does The Boardwalk Beach House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Boardwalk Beach House to downtown Santa Cruz?

The Boardwalk Beach House is 0.9 mi away from Santa Cruz.

The Boardwalk Beach House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaaren, FRESNO

Traveled 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