Ocean Gate Inn

Motel★ 3.8 (538 reviews)

Location Excellent location — 10 attractions within walking distance

About

Set in Santa Cruz, Ocean Gate Inn is a motel. It sits close to Giant Dipper and Looff Carousel, about 0.5 km from Beach Station (Santa Cruz). It scores 3.8/5 from 538 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Had a fridge, tv, bathtub huge bed comfy and very clean..

What guests mention

location3comfortable rooms3the view3cleanliness2friendly staff2

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

Location

What's nearby

Giant Dipper0.5 km
Looff Carousel0.5 km
Undertow0.5 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk0.5 km
Santa Cruz Main Beach0.6 km
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History0.8 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 58 places to eat🛒 4 supermarkets💊 1 pharmacy or clinic🚌 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) — 0.5 km
Nearest beach: Santa Cruz Main 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

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Ocean Gate Inn?

From Ocean Gate Inn, the nearest station, Beach Station (Santa Cruz), is about 0.5 km away; Bonny Doon Village Airport is around 15.0 km away (straight-line distances).