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Pacific Blue Inn

Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast, parking, and pet-friendly rooms at Pacific Blue Inn, a stylish B&B near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and West Cliff Drive.

636 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States View on map
9/10
Exceptional Based on 168 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stay with local flair and great location

Guests highlight the inn's unique artistic touches, convenient access to popular nearby attractions, and thoughtful amenities, making it a favored choice among visitors to the area.

Guests often praise

  • Charming rooms decorated with local artwork and bamboo flooring
  • Complimentary breakfast and free Wi-Fi enhancing convenience
  • Friendly and accommodating staff providing attentive service
  • Easy access to bike paths and loaner bikes encouraging outdoor activities
  • On-site parking that adds to guest comfort and ease

Worth knowing

  • Property is smoke-free and pet-friendly, which suits many travelers
  • No swimming pool, airport shuttle, or fitness center available on site
  • The inn is air-conditioned and accessible, accommodating diverse guest needs
  • Located three stories high; elevator availability is not specified
  • Proximity to bustling areas may involve some ambient noise

Best for

  • Visitors seeking a stylish, boutique B&B experience with local character
  • Travelers interested in outdoor activities such as biking and beach visits
  • Guests looking to stay near natural attractions like Neary Lagoon Park and West Cliff Drive
  • Those who value free amenities like breakfast and parking
  • Pet owners wanting to bring their animals along on vacation
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About this property

Welcome to Pacific Blue Inn

Located at 636 Pacific Ave in Santa Cruz, Pacific Blue Inn is a hip, three-story bed & breakfast that combines the relaxed charm of an inn with contemporary touches such as bamboo floors and local artwork throughout its rooms. Its 4.5-star rating from 165 reviews reflects consistent guest appreciation for its unique style and comfortable accommodations.

Guests benefit from a range of practical amenities including free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, on-site parking, and air conditioning. The property is also pet-friendly and accessible, making it suitable for a variety of travelers. While there is no pool or fitness center on-site, free loaner bikes provide an alternative way to explore the nearby beachfront and local attractions.

Pacific Blue Inn sits less than a half-mile from Neary Lagoon Park wildlife refuge and within walking distance of popular outdoor experiences such as the bike path and surfing at West Cliff Drive. Nearby highlights include the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Natural Bridges State Beach, and Santa Cruz Wharf—all highly rated by visitors and easily accessible from the property.

Conveniently positioned for travelers arriving by air, major airports like San Jose Mineta International and San Francisco International are just under two hours away by car or public transit. The inn is also surrounded by several other lodging options, providing a variety of choices in the neighborhood.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Pacific Blue Inn

Santa Cruz, California, USA

This hip, 3-story B&B is a half-mile from the Neary Lagoon Park wildlife refuge and 10 blocks from the bike path and surfing at West Cliff Drive.

  • Front & Spruce (Kaiser Arena) 3 min Walk
  • Front & Laurel 4 min Walk
  • River/Front Area 1 11 min Walk
  • San Francisco International Airport 1 hr 8 Car · 2 hr 55 Transit
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport 42 min Car · 1 hr 26 Transit
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport 1 hr 13 Car · 2 hr 53 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in California. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 49,424 reviews

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

4.6 · Amusement Park
Natural Bridges State Beach 2,326 reviews

Natural Bridges State Beach

2531 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

4.7 · Park
Santa Cruz Wharf 15,294 reviews

Santa Cruz Wharf

21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

4.6 · Fishing Pier
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