Santa Cruz Inn

Motel★ 3.9 (105 reviews)Quiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)

About

Santa Cruz Inn is a motel in Live Oak. The motel is close to Arana Overlook and Ropes Course, about 3.5 km from Beach Station (Santa Cruz). Guests rate it 3.9/5 across 105 reviews. Recent guests highlight No bugs and no complaints about the cleanliness..

What guests mention

No bugs and no complaints about the cleanliness.

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

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

Arana Overlook1.6 km
Ropes Course2.1 km
Top of the World Lookout2.5 km
La Corona2.5 km
Sunny Cove Beach2.8 km
Twin Lakes Beach2.9 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 3 places to eat💊 3 pharmacies & clinics

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Monterey Bay Academy Airport — 15.5 km
Nearest station: Beach Station (Santa Cruz) — 3.5 km
Nearest beach: Sunny Cove Beach — 2.8 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 15.6 °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 Santa Cruz Inn?

From Santa Cruz Inn, the nearest station, Beach Station (Santa Cruz), is about 3.5 km away; Monterey Bay Academy Airport is around 15.5 km away (straight-line distances).