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Drift Inn

Motel convenient to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Fri, Nov 28
Sun, Nov 30
November 2025
17
December 2025
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Private kitchen
Single Room, Non Smoking
At Drift Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Cable TV service
  • Free self parking
CA $95
CA $107 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19

Room options

Showing 2 of 2 rooms
Single Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Single Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Single Room, Non Smoking
Single Room, Non Smoking

Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Private kitchen
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
110 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 46 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 49 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Namaste Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Drift Inn

At Drift Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 19 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Room service (limited hours)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • Garden

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Property Registration Number BL-109689

Also known as

Drift Inn Motel
Drift Inn Santa Cruz
Drift Inn Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Drift Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Drift Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Drift Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Drift Inn and nearby?

Drift Inn has a garden.

What's the area around Drift Inn like?

Drift Inn is a short 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 3 minutes' walk from Ocean Street.

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