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Seaway Inn

Motel in Santa Cruz

Motel★★2-star4.3 (331 reviews)

Location Excellent location — 12 attractions within walking distance

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About

Seaway Inn is a motel in Santa Cruz. The motel is close to NOAA - Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, about 1 km from Beach Station (Santa Cruz). It holds an official 2-star rating and scores 4.3/5 across 331 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Great location, very clean, and friendly helpful staff..

What guests mention

Great location, very clean, and friendly helpful staff.

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Location

What's nearby

  • NOAA - Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary0.1 km
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center0.1 km
  • Cowell Beach0.2 km
  • Dutra Overlook0.3 km
  • Sharpe Overlook0.4 km
  • Stagnaro Fishing Charters & Whale Watching Cruises0.6 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 28 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Bonny Doon Village Airport 15.1 km
Nearest station
Beach Station (Santa Cruz)1.0 km
Nearest beach
Cowell Beach0.2 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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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Seaway Inn?

From Seaway Inn, the nearest station, Beach Station (Santa Cruz), is about 1.0 km away; Bonny Doon Village Airport is around 15.1 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Seaway Inn from the beach?

The nearest beach, Cowell Beach, is about 0.2 km from Seaway Inn in a straight line.

How is Seaway Inn rated?

Seaway Inn scores 4.3 out of 5 across 331 guest reviews, and holds an official 2-star rating.

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