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Edgewater Beach Inn

Motel in Santa Cruz

Motel★★★3-star4.1 (149 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Excellent location — 12 attractions within walking distance

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About

Set in Santa Cruz, Edgewater Beach Inn is a motel. It sits close to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and NOAA - Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, about 0.8 km from Beach Station (Santa Cruz). It holds an official 3-star rating and scores 4.1/5 across 149 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Free washer and dryer on-site and free use of barbecue grill..

What guests mention

Free washer and dryer on-site and free use of barbecue grill.

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Best for

Best for families

family rooms or facilities listed · pool on site · kitchen or kitchenette · beach within 2 km (straight-line)

Location

What's nearby

  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center0.1 km
  • NOAA - Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary0.1 km
  • Cowell Beach0.4 km
  • Dutra Overlook0.5 km
  • Undertow0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk0.6 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 45 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Bonny Doon Village Airport 15.0 km
Nearest station
Beach Station (Santa Cruz)0.8 km
Nearest beach
Cowell Beach0.4 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Edgewater Beach Inn?

From Edgewater Beach Inn, the nearest station, Beach Station (Santa Cruz), is about 0.8 km away; Bonny Doon Village Airport is around 15.0 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Edgewater Beach Inn from the beach?

The nearest beach, Cowell Beach, is about 0.4 km from Edgewater Beach Inn in a straight line.

Does Edgewater Beach Inn have parking, a pool?

Yes — Edgewater Beach Inn offers family friendly, kitchen / kitchenette, parking, pet friendly, swimming pool.

How is Edgewater Beach Inn rated?

Edgewater Beach Inn scores 4.1 out of 5 across 149 guest reviews, and holds an official 3-star rating.

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