Pacific Blue Inn – A Favorite for Families in Santa Cruz

All nine guest rooms include private baths, eco-friendly electric fireplaces, and air conditioning. Each room features artwork from local artists and has wheelchair-accessible 'wheel-in' showers. Three rooms offer full wheelchair accessibility. Rooms include a 37-inch HD flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, ironing facilities, and a personal hand cleanser bottle.

Over 50 downtown restaurants are within walking distance, offering cuisines including fresh seafood and Mexican cuisine with Monterey Bay views. Hula's provides tropical-themed dining. The Pacific Blue Inn offers complimentary baked goods and coffee throughout the day.

The hotel is on Pacific Avenue, a 10-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the pier. The private courtyard has two gas fire pits with seating. Guests can rent bicycles. The area offers kayaking, sailing, and whale watching in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, plus surfing at breaks like Steamer's Lane and the Hook at Pleasure Point.

The hotel is 55 km from Mineta San Jose International Airport. Downtown shops, restaurants, and the Roaring Camp Railroad at Depot Park are within walking distance. An elevator services all three floors.

The property exceeds California's green standards with bamboo flooring, low-water-use fixtures, non-toxic paints, and energy-efficient lighting. Alcohol wipes are supplied in all rooms. Rollaway beds are available for a $25 fee. The facility is smoke-free.