Carousel Beach Inn

Inn within walking distance of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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By the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers a lively retreat with continental breakfast and free in-room WiFi. Unwind after a day of exploring with self parking.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Cribs available

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Cable TV service
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Free self parking

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About the neighborhood

Map
110 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 32 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 48 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 50 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Picnic Basket - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Marea Sol - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coaster's Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free perks include continental breakfast, WiFi, and self parking.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 34 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Minimum check-in age: 18

Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Crib/infant bed available
  • Rollaway/extra bed available

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Carousel Beach Inn Inn
Carousel Beach Inn Santa Cruz
Carousel Beach Inn Inn Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Carousel Beach Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Carousel Beach Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Does Carousel Beach Inn have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Carousel Beach Inn like?

Carousel Beach Inn is located near Main Beach in Westside Santa Cruz, a short 1-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 3 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach.

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8.4

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