Bay Front Inn

Motel★★★3-star★ 3.3 (683 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Excellent location — 13 attractions within walking distance

About

Bay Front Inn is a motel in Santa Cruz. It sits close to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and NOAA - Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, about 1 km from Beach Station (Santa Cruz). It holds an official 3-star rating and scores 3.3/5 across 683 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Nice clean room, helpful staff, great location, free parking for guests.

What guests mention

Nice clean room, helpful staff, great location, free parking for guests

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Location

What's nearby

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center0.3 km
NOAA - Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary0.3 km
Felix Kulpa Gallery0.6 km
Cowell Beach0.6 km
Dutra Overlook0.6 km
Undertow0.7 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 53 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets💊 1 pharmacy or clinic

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) — 1.0 km
Nearest beach: Cowell Beach — 0.6 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

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Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Bay Front Inn?

From Bay Front Inn, the nearest station, Beach Station (Santa Cruz), is about 1.0 km away; Bonny Doon Village Airport is around 14.8 km away (straight-line distances).