Pacific Blue Inn, Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn - Eco-friendly downtown hotel with private courtyard and gas fire pits

Located on Pacific Avenue, this eco-friendly Santa Cruz hotel features nine wheelchair-accessible rooms with private baths and electric fireplaces. The Pacific Blue Inn offers complimentary baked goods and coffee throughout the day, while guest rooms include 37-inch HD flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and artwork from local artists. A private courtyard provides two gas fire pits with seating areas for enjoying local wines. Pacific Blue Inn exceeds California's green standards, utilizing bamboo flooring, energy-efficient lighting, and non-toxic cleaning products. The property sits 0.5 miles from Pacific Garden Mall and Cowell Beach, with the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk just 0.5 miles away. Guests can reach eight restaurants within 0.3 miles, including Saturn Cafe, Asti Cafe, and Mumbai Delights.

Pros

All nine rooms feature wheel-in showers and elevator access

Complimentary Wi-Fi and hand sanitizer bottles provided for guests

Walking distance to historic Roaring Camp Railroad at Depot Park

Property utilizes low-water fixtures while maintaining high water pressure

Cons

34 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport

No on-site restaurant