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Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Santa Cruz, near Monterey Bay

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Pacific Blue Inn welcomes travelers with its tranquil garden and sunny terrace just minutes from the boardwalk. Guests can connect to WiFi in their rooms, play a game of billiards near the coffee corner, or take the inn's rental bikes to discover beautiful coastal paths.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
636 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ocean Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Guys Santa Cruz - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪De La Hacienda Taqueria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Firefly Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sesame Korean Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kianti's Pizza & Pasta Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Pacific Blue Inn

Guesthouse near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Pacific Blue Inn provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A billiards/pool table, an elevator, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Pacific Blue Inn include comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, down comforters, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 25 lbs per pet
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children 4 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 4 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 per stay

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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Children 4 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Pacific Blue Inn
Pacific Blue Inn Santa Cruz
Pacific Blue Santa Cruz
Pacific Blue Hotel Santa Cruz
Pacific Blue Inn Guesthouse
Pacific Blue Inn Santa Cruz
Pacific Blue Inn Guesthouse Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Is Pacific Blue Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Pacific Blue Inn allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Pacific Blue Inn?

As of Dec 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pacific Blue Inn on Dec 11, 2025 start from $89.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 15 per day.

What time is check-in at Pacific Blue Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pacific Blue Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Pacific Blue Inn located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

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Pacific Blue Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 593 out of 890 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 890 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 890 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 890 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 890 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hidden gem
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super great location walked to boardwalk, downtown and beach, smaller quite hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very quiet nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is awesome. I will stay here every time I'm in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed her several times and it’s a great reliable spot
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Good bed. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great and staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and quiet setting. Rooms are cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cinthya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Ideal location in between the beach and downtown. The chocolate chip cookies were a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place nice and quiet easy parking and dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to beach or downtown. Premium coffee and tea available anytime. Access to an inner courtyard with nice areas to sit. There are only 9 rooms in the hotel so it feels more like a guest house.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super great space for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mengdi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoy and love this place! Would definitely come back again! All good memories! (The chocolate cake in lobby was amazing)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place in Santa Cruz

Great stay for Wharf 2 Wharf. Right by the Boardwalk and downtown Santa Cruz. Safe parking and the hotel is clean, quiet, and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy Place

This place was really nice. Check-in was easy with explaination of everything. There's a shared kitched, an ice machine, coffee machine that grinds fresh coffee beans, quaint patio, ability to rent a bicycle and it's very clean. I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel clean and near everything

One of the best
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Walking distance to the beach and great music!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location. Very quaint hotel. Off site parking was a couple of doors down the street but very doable. We will definitely stay here again the next time we visit the Santa Cruz area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our fave place to stay whenever we go Santa Cruz! Cute property, comfy rooms, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the location, recently built in 2008 so very new! Would come again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

María E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025