Steps from the Boardwalk

A family-friendly inn by the beach in Santa Cruz, California

Check-in/Check-out

# of Guest

2

1 Guest

Children

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A Family-Friendly Place to Stay

  • Great location
  • Continental breakfast
  • Nearby attractions

Guests appreciate our freshly decorated rooms, helpful staff, and proximity to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and other beach area activities.

About Carousel Beach Inn

Welcome to Carousel Beach Inn

We want every guest to have a great experience at the Carousel Beach Inn and enjoy their time in Santa Cruz. Our positive reviews are a pretty good indication of what you can expect at our family-friendly inn. Guests appreciate our freshly decorated rooms, helpful staff, and proximity to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and other beach area activities. We'll do all we can to make your time with us as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. We hope to see you soon!

Carousel

WHERE OUR NAME COMES FROM

Reach for the brass ring

Across the street, the Boardwalk's 1911 Looff Carousel still turns with its hand-carved horses, and riders still reach out for the brass ring as they go by. That gold ring in our logo is a nod to it. Ride it at least once while you're here.

Featured Rooms

Freshly decorated rooms with flat screen TVs, mini fridges and private patios or balconies, just steps from the beach.

Bright bedroom with white bed, turquoise blanket, pink pillow, blue wall art, and balcony doors

Standard King Room

Hotel room with two white beds, turquoise blankets, pink pillows, and ocean-themed wall art

Standard Double Queen Room w/ Balcony

Bright hotel room with a bed, ocean artwork, turquoise accents, and a balcony view.

King View Room w/ Balcony

King Bed Room

Queen Room

Superior Queen Room

Corner Room

Deluxe Double Queen Room

Standard King Room

Standard Double Queen Room w/ Balcony

Balcony view of a beachside amusement park with a roller coaster, palm trees, and blue sky
Modern hotel room with two beds, teal runners, vibrant wall art, and a balcony view.
Bright hotel room with two beds, turquoise bed runners, pink pillows, and a balcony view
Bright bedroom with white bed, turquoise blanket, pink pillow, blue wall art, and balcony doors

Amenities & Services

Everything you need for an easy beach getaway, with the Boardwalk and Main Beach just steps from your door.

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Complimentary Breakfast

Continental breakfast served daily: freshly baked muffins and scones, bagels, fruit, juice, coffee and tea.

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Free Wi-Fi

Complimentary wireless internet service in every room.

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Private Patio or Balcony

Every room has a private patio or balcony; some look out over the Boardwalk and ocean.

Black rope barrier with two posts connected by ropes on a white background

Complimentary Parking

On-site guest parking, limited to one vehicle per guest room.

DISCOUNTS & ADD-ONS

Ride wristbands, up to $35 off

Skip the ticket lines. Pick up your Boardwalk ride wristbands at our front desk and save up to $35 off the gate price.

THINGS TO DO

Santa Cruz, right outside the door

Rides and arcades across the street, sea otters in the bay, redwoods a short drive inland. Here are a few of our front desk's favorites.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk rides and beach

THE BOARDWALK

Rides, games and beach right across the street.

Sailing the Chardonnay II on Monterey Bay

ON THE WATER

Relaxed, affordable sails on Monterey Bay.

West Cliff and the Surfer Statue

OUTDOORS

A coastal walk to the famous surfer statue.

Neptune's Kingdom mini golf and arcade

THE BOARDWALK

Pirate-themed mini golf and arcade, rain or shine.

GUEST REVIEWS

What Our Guests Say

Star

TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2025