The Boardwalk Beach House

Victorian bed & breakfast in Santa Cruz with free breakfast

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

1 bedroom, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Very good

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi

Room options

Exclusive Room

Highlights

Yard

Individually furnished

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Champagne service

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Yard

Individually furnished

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Champagne service

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, The Boardwalk Beach House is in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Boardwalk Bowl and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also worth visiting.

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118 First St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Cowell's Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Ocean Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬6 min walk
‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬5 min walk
‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬2 min walk
‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬4 min walk
‪Hot Dog On Stick - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Boardwalk Beach House

Bed & breakfast near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

At The Boardwalk Beach House, you can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Free self parking
Outdoor furniture, a reception hall, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Smoke-free premises, a water dispenser, and wedding services

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Heating and ceiling fans
Showers and shampoo
52-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services
Private fenced yards and housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

TV in common areas

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Wedding services

Outdoors

Garden
Outdoor furniture
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
7 steps to reach entrance
Handrails in stairways
No elevator

2 floors
Built in 1910
Fireplace in lobby
Reception hall
Smoking not allowed
Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper

Entertainment

52-inch flat-screen TV
Pay movies
Streaming services

Food and drink

Champagne service

Ceiling fan
Heating
Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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

Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Beach House

The Boardwalk House Santa Cruz

The Boardwalk Beach House Santa Cruz

The Boardwalk Beach House Bed & breakfast

The Boardwalk Beach House Bed & breakfast Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boardwalk Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Boardwalk Beach House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Boardwalk Beach House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Boardwalk Beach House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Boardwalk Beach House located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Boardwalk Bowl and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

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The Boardwalk Beach House Reviews

8.0

Very Good

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Tommy

Jul 12, 2025

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Just ok

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaaren

Jul 6, 2023

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Sharon was a great hostess, not just for her delicious breakfasts and fresh pressed coffee, but was fun to talk to and full of useful information about where to go in Santa Cruz and surrounding areas.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023