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About the Hotel

204 Second Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

Rooms & Amenities

Aqua Breeze Inn offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, a 40-inch LED HDTV with DirecTV, HBO, and ESPN. Each room includes a microwave and refrigerator. ADA-accessible rooms feature grab bars in the bathroom. Some rooms have a sofa bed or multiple beds, accommodating up to four guests. No kitchenware is provided, but paper products are available in the office.

Dining Nearby

Oswald Restaurant serves a diverse menu with Mexican, Mediterranean, and Italian dishes. Laili Restaurant offers upscale dining in the city center. Both are within walking distance of the hotel.

Leisure & Attractions

The hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, featuring live shows and a historic carousel with 73 hand-painted horses. Guests can explore the Santa Cruz Wharf, Monterey Bay views, or hike through the Redwood Forest. The Catalyst club hosts live music, with past acts including Pearl Jam and Nirvana.

Location & Transport

Aqua Breeze Inn is 55 km from Mineta San Jose International Airport. It is steps from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and one mile from the Santa Cruz Wharf. The University of California Santa Cruz campus is nearby, offering cultural and recreational activities.

Services & Accessibility

The hotel provides accessible parking spaces and loading zones. Rooms include key amenities like free Wi-Fi and cable TV. No formal business or concierge services are listed, but the front office assists with basic needs.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Family Suite

Max:

2 persons

305 sq. feet

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2 King Size Beds

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Deluxe Room

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2 persons

205 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Double Room Disability Access

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2 persons

205 sq. feet

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Santa Cruz3000 ft

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 33.7 mi

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 42.4 mi

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Sun terrace

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Garden furniture

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Location

204 Second Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

Map view

204 Second Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

City landmarks

Mall

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

3500 ft

Harbour

Santa Cruz Wharf

3500 ft

Museum

Museum of Art and History

4300 ft

Museum

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

4600 ft

Landmark

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

3500 ft

Landmark

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

4600 ft

Shopping Area

Pacific Garden Mall

4300 ft

Park

Neary Lagoon Park

4600 ft

Museum

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

1.5 mi

Landmark

To Honor Surfing Monument

4500 ft

Landmark

Sky Glider

3500 ft

Spa Centre

Tea House Spa

2600 ft

Spa Centre

Well Within Spa

2700 ft

Landmark

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

1.3 mi

Landmark

Cave Train

2200 ft

Landmark

Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf

3500 ft

Beach

Seabright State Beach

4600 ft

Store

Cowell Beach

3500 ft

Landmark

Giant Dipper

3500 ft

Landmark

Undertow

3500 ft

Store

Cowell's Beach Surf Shop

3500 ft

Park

Abbott Square

3800 ft

Landmark

Noland's on the Wharf

2500 ft

Store

Shopper's Corner

4100 ft

Beach

Main Beach

3500 ft

Landmark

Santa Cruz Holiday Train

3500 ft

Landmark

Lighthouse Field State Beach

1.5 mi

Landmark

Ocean View Park

5100 ft

Nearby

Raymond St

Beach Flats Community Garden

2000 ft

299 San Lorenzo Boulevard

Mike Fox Skate Park

2000 ft

Restaurants

El Hermoso Mar

900 ft

313 Beach St

Coaster's Bar and Grill

900 ft

115 Cliff St

Tacos Moreno

1100 ft

303 Beach St

Firefly Coffee House

2200 ft

131 Front St # A # A

Las Palmas Taco Bar

1900 ft

55 Front St

Yan Flower

2700 ft

617 Pacific Ave

Fire Fly Cafe

2300 ft

131 Front St # A # A

Snap Taco

2500 ft

1108 Pacific Ave

Woodies Cafe

3500 ft

25 Municipal Wharf

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

Chris

United States, April 2024

8.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at Aqua Breeze! The location is amazing, right across from the boardwalk, and the rooms, although a bit cramped, were equipped with a large fridge and a microwave. The service was top-notch, with extremely friendly and helpful staff. However, there were some issues with the room lock that need attention. The dining could use some improvement, but overall, Aqua Breeze offers a great value for its prime location.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were cozy with a large fridge and a microwave, though a bit tight and seemed to back into the next room's bathroom.

Service

9.0

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, making my stay very pleasant.

Location

9.0

The hotel is right in front of the boardwalk, with convenient surveillance parking. My room was clean and recently renovated, and I loved being able to walk to the boardwalk.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was a bit lackluster with basic offerings, not quite matching the room cost.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel boasts great facilities and is located near the beach, offering a convenient stay for guests.

Kenneth

United Kingdom, January 2024

7.0/10

The hotel is conveniently located close to the beach boardwalk with free parking. The rooms, while not as advertised on the web, were decently clean and a good size for a short stay. The service was friendly but marred by restrictions and complaints. The location is perfect for beach access but could use better communication about designated smoking areas. The dining experience was subpar with stale breakfast items. Overall, a mixed experience in a great location.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were decently clean and a good size for a couple of nights stay.

Service

6.0

The staff were friendly but some restrictions and excessive complaints affected the experience.

Location

8.0

The hotel is perfectly situated across the street from the beach boardwalk, offering convenience and free parking.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was disappointing with stale breakfast options.

Facilities

5.0

Benjamin

United States, October 2023

6.4/10

I absolutely loved my stay at Aqua Breeze! Being able to walk across from the boardwalk was so convenient, but the room not covering the whole window was a downside. The price was decent considering the bare bones minimum offered.

Rooms

6.0

The room fell short of expectations as it did not cover the whole window, but it was passable for the price. It was a basic setup, but at least it was clean.

Service

7.0

The service was a mix of experiences. Some staff members, including the evening staff, were super amazing and helpful. However, the threat of calling the police due to noise from kids was quite intimidating. Housekeeping could have been more attentive to cleanliness.

Location

8.0

The location was perfect, offering excellent access to the boardwalk and pier. Staying at a motel, you generally know what to expect, but Aqua Breeze managed to stand out with its proximity to the beach and amusement park.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were very basic, with only cold cereal and toast available. While the price was reasonable, the limited choices were not ideal, especially for $250. It wasn't the breakfast experience I anticipated.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were typical for a motel, with no standout amenities. However, the beach and boardwalk provided plenty of entertainment options just steps away.

Joseph

United States, June 2023

7.2/10

The hotel's location was convenient for reaching the boardwalk across the street, but the room had a noticeable musty odor. The service was exceptional, although the dining options were limited to basic offerings. The site's facilities were kept well-maintained, enhancing the overall experience.

Rooms

6.0

The room was spacious enough for four of us but had a musty smell.

Service

9.0

The staff was excellent and understanding, even in challenging situations.

Location

8.0

The hotel's position across from the boardwalk suited our needs perfectly.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were limited to basic items and could be improved.