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Surf City Inn & Suites

Motel in Santa Cruz

Motel★★2-star★ 3.0 (838 reviews)Quiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)
Brand
KP Patel

Location Excellent location — 9 attractions within walking distance

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About

Surf City Inn & Suites is a motel to stay in Santa Cruz. The motel is close to Felix Kulpa Gallery and Undertow, about 0.7 km from Beach Station (Santa Cruz). It holds an official 2-star rating and scores 3/5 across 838 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Clean rooms, close to downtown, handicap parking and entrance.

What guests mention

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Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Best for

Quiet stay

no bars or nightlife within 250 m · no transit stop within 150 m · airport more than 5 km away

Location

What's nearby

  • Felix Kulpa Gallery0.5 km
  • Undertow0.6 km
  • Looff Carousel0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk0.6 km
  • Giant Dipper0.7 km
  • Museum of Art & History0.7 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 82 places to eat🛒 6 supermarkets💊 2 pharmacies & clinics🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Bonny Doon Village Airport — 14.8 km
Nearest station
Beach Station (Santa Cruz) — 0.7 km
Nearest beach
Santa Cruz Main Beach — 0.7 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 15 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the right
Currency
USD
Power
Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Surf City Inn & Suites?

From Surf City Inn & Suites, the nearest station, Beach Station (Santa Cruz), is about 0.7 km away; Bonny Doon Village Airport is around 14.8 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Surf City Inn & Suites from the beach?

The nearest beach, Santa Cruz Main Beach, is about 0.7 km from Surf City Inn & Suites in a straight line.

How is Surf City Inn & Suites rated?

Surf City Inn & Suites scores 3.0 out of 5 across 838 guest reviews, and holds an official 2-star rating.

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