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About Bay Front Inn

  • Spacious family suites for groups

    Book the available family suites if you require extra square footage and separate sleeping areas for your group.

  • Outdoor seasonal swimming pool access

    Swim in the outdoor seasonal pool located on the property grounds during the warmer months.

  • Restricted front desk operating hours

    The lobby is not staffed 24 hours a day, and check-in procedures are strictly enforced starting at 3 PM.

  • Walkable access to Santa Cruz Boardwalk

    Reach the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, municipal wharf, and main beach in under 10 minutes on foot.

  • Pet-friendly accommodations for travelers

    Bring your pets along for the stay, as the property welcomes animals for an additional nightly fee.

  • In-room kitchenette and coffee facilities

    Utilize the provided microwave, refrigerator, and Keurig coffeemaker available in guest rooms.

  • Limited on-site parking availability

    Parking is provided on a first-come, first-served basis and often reaches capacity, requiring guests to seek alternative street or paid parking.

  • Potential noise and maintenance variations

    Guest rooms vary in condition and noise levels due to the property's age and proximity to street traffic.

The 3-star Bay Front Inn is located in Downtown Santa Cruz, a 5-10 minute walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Pier. The hotel features an outdoor seasonal swimming pool and offers loaner bikes for local exploration. Select rooms include kitchen amenities such as a microwave and refrigerator, and all guestrooms have hardwood floors. Pets are welcome for an additional fee. The hotel has a review score of 7.0 based on over 3,000 reviews, with activities, location, and atmosphere highlighted positively by guests.

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Reviews

7.1
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Review summary

Summarized by AI from 900+ reviews

This hotel is a budget-friendly option for families, couples, and sightseers seeking a vibrant and convenient base for their Santa Cruz adventures. The property boasts an excellent location, offering easy walking access to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Municipal Pier, and downtown shops and nightlife. Guests can enjoy the refreshing swimming pool, a pleasant focal point with surrounding flowers, and appreciate that the hotel is pet-friendly. The staff consistently receives praise for their accommodating and friendly demeanor, with the front desk often going above and beyond to assist guests. For a quieter experience, consider requesting a room facing the garden.

Rated above average for Santa Cruz

Guest reviews

Excellent22%
Very good18%
Good18%
Fair16%
Poor26%

Top amenities

  • WiFi in lobby
  • WiFi in rooms
  • Pool
  • Pets
  • A/C

All amenities

Property amenities

  1. Express check-in/check-out
  2. Terrace
  3. Pet friendly
  4. Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  1. Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

  1. Shower
  2. Ironing board
  3. Television
  4. Hairdryer

Hotel characteristics

  1. Family friendly

Location

Highlight
Walkable access to Santa Cruz Boardwalk
Reach the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, municipal wharf, and main beach in under 10 minutes on foot.

Distance from Bay Front Inn

Kaiser Permanente Arena:0.4 km

Undertow:0.7 km

Giant Dipper:0.9 km

Museum of Art & History:1 km

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History:1.4 km

Santa Cruz:1.5 km

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum:1.6 km

Rincon:5.8 km

Roaring Camp Railroads:9.1 km

S. S. Palo Alto:9.9 km

Glenwood:16.3 km

San José Mineta International Airport:45.1 km

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Property info

325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, 95060-4922, USA

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