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Pacific Blue Inn

636 Pacific Avenue
Rated 8.6 in 474 reviews

Pacific Blue Inn in Santa Cruz offers a cozy and serene retreat ideal for visitors seeking a peaceful getaway in this vibrant coastal city. As a boutique hotel, it perfectly balances casual elegance with thoughtful amenities to cater to a diverse clientele, from vacationing families to business travelers. Nestled between the bustling downtown area and the beautiful beaches of Santa Cruz, Pacific Blue Inn is characterized by its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, reflecting the community's progressive spirit.

The design of the inn features contemporary decor with touches of coastal charm, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Guests are greeted with inviting interiors that blend modern amenities with a warm ambiance. Each room is designed with comfort in mind, offering plush bedding and carefully curated furnishings to ensure a restful stay. The Pacific Blue Inn is also known for its personalized service, where the attentive staff is eager to share local insights, recommend dining venues, or suggest activities that suit your interests.

A unique aspect of Pacific Blue Inn is its focus on promoting eco-friendly practices, including the use of energy-efficient lighting and water-saving fixtures. This commitment adds a thoughtful layer to the guest experience, allowing visitors to enjoy their stay while being mindful of their environmental impact.

Located within walking distance to the vibrant Santa Cruz Wharf and iconic Boardwalk, Pacific Blue Inn enables easy exploration of the local area, making it a convenient choice for those looking to explore the cultural and recreational offerings of Santa Cruz.

Climate and Weather

January
 15°
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 14°
 6
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
February
 16°
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Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
March
 17°
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 13°
 8
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
April
 18°
 9°
 13°
 9
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
May
 19°
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 14°
 10
Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
June
 21°
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 11
Sun hours / day
 29
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July
 23°
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 12
Sun hours / day
 31
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August
 23°
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Sun hours / day
 31
Rain free days
September
 23°
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Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
October
 21°
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 28
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November
 18°
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 24
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December
 15°
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Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days

Michelin Restaurants in Santa Cruz and near Pacific Blue Inn

Mission Santa Cruz
Mission Santa Cruz
Mission in Santa Cruz, California
1.1km / 0.66mi
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
Surfing museum in Santa Cruz, California, USA
1.8km / 1.2mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Amusement park in Santa Cruz, California
0.6km / 0.35mi
Giant Dipper
Giant Dipper
Historic roller coaster in Santa Cruz, California, USA
0.8km / 0.51mi
Museum of Art and History
Museum of Art and History
Museum in Santa Cruz, California
0.7km / 0.45mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Museum in Santa Cruz, California
1.4km / 0.85mi
Hinds House
Hinds House
Historic building in Santa Cruz, California, US
0.9km / 0.54mi
Golden Gate Villa
Golden Gate Villa
Historic house in Santa Cruz, California, USA
180m / 190yd
Undertow
Undertow
Steel spinning roller coaster
0.7km / 0.42mi
Grant Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
1.9km / 1.2mi
Seabright Beach
Seabright Beach
Beach in Santa Cruz, California
1.2km / 0.74mi
Lighthouse Field State Beach
Lighthouse Field State Beach
State beach in Santa Cruz, California
1.8km / 1.1mi
Tyrrell Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
1.3km / 0.82mi
Santa Cruz Looff Carousel
Santa Cruz Looff Carousel
Historic carousel in Santa Cruz, California, USA
0.7km / 0.46mi
Mike Fox Park
Mike Fox Park
Park in the United States of America
280m / 310yd
Cowell Beach
Cowell Beach
Beach in Santa Cruz, California
0.7km / 0.47mi
Laurel Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
280m / 300yd
Garfield Park
Garfield Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
1.9km / 1.2mi
Harvey West Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
1.7km / 1.1mi
Downtown Neighborhood Historic District
Historic district in Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
0.7km / 0.44mi
Garfield Park Branch Library
Garfield Park Branch Library
Public library in Santa Cruz, California, USA
1.7km / 1mi
Trescony Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
1.5km / 0.9mi
Arboretum at the University of California, Santa Cruz
Arboretum at the University of California, Santa Cruz
Arboretum in Santa Cruz, California
3.1km / 1.9mi
Pasatiempo Golf Club
Golf club in Pasatiempo, California
2.8km / 1.7mi
Sergeant Derby Park
Sergeant Derby Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
2.8km / 1.7mi
Twin Lakes Beach
2.2km / 1.4mi
DeLaveaga Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
2.9km / 1.8mi
Frederick Street Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
2km / 1.3mi
Westlake Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
2km / 1.3mi
Sunny Cove Beach County Park
Sunny Cove Beach County Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
3.2km / 2mi
California Powder Works Bridge
California Powder Works Bridge
5km / 3.1mi
Moran Lake Beach
Beach in Santa Cruz County, California, United States
4.3km / 2.7mi
Mystery Spot
Mystery Spot
Tourist attraction in Santa Cruz, California
5.7km / 3.6mi
Moran Lake County Park
Park in the United States of America
4.3km / 2.7mi
Coffee Lane Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
4.7km / 2.9mi
Pleasure Point Beach County Park
Park in the United States of America
5km / 3.1mi
DeLaveaga Disc Golf
DeLaveaga Disc Golf
Disc golf course in California
4.8km / 3mi
Anna Jean Cummings Park
Park in United States of America
5.7km / 3.5mi
Wilder Beach
Beach in Santa Cruz County, California, United States
4.8km / 3mi
Jade Street Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
5.7km / 3.5mi
Hooper Beach
6.1km / 3.8mi
Soquel Creek Linear Parkway
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
6.3km / 3.9mi
Old Riverview Historic District
Park in the United States of America
6.3km / 3.9mi
Six Sisters-Lawn Way Historic District
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
6.5km / 4.1mi
Capitola Beach
6.3km / 3.9mi

What to do in Santa Cruz and near Pacific Blue Inn

Mission Santa Cruz
Mission Santa Cruz
Mission in Santa Cruz, California
1.1km / 0.66mi
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
Surfing museum in Santa Cruz, California, USA
1.8km / 1.2mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Amusement park in Santa Cruz, California
0.6km / 0.35mi
Giant Dipper
Giant Dipper
Historic roller coaster in Santa Cruz, California, USA
0.8km / 0.51mi
Museum of Art and History
Museum of Art and History
Museum in Santa Cruz, California
0.7km / 0.45mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Museum in Santa Cruz, California
1.4km / 0.85mi
Hinds House
Hinds House
Historic building in Santa Cruz, California, US
0.9km / 0.54mi
Golden Gate Villa
Golden Gate Villa
Historic house in Santa Cruz, California, USA
180m / 190yd
Undertow
Undertow
Steel spinning roller coaster
0.7km / 0.42mi
Grant Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
1.9km / 1.2mi
Seabright Beach
Seabright Beach
Beach in Santa Cruz, California
1.2km / 0.74mi
Lighthouse Field State Beach
Lighthouse Field State Beach
State beach in Santa Cruz, California
1.8km / 1.1mi
Tyrrell Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
1.3km / 0.82mi
Santa Cruz Looff Carousel
Santa Cruz Looff Carousel
Historic carousel in Santa Cruz, California, USA
0.7km / 0.46mi
Mike Fox Park
Mike Fox Park
Park in the United States of America
280m / 310yd
Cowell Beach
Cowell Beach
Beach in Santa Cruz, California
0.7km / 0.47mi
Laurel Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
280m / 300yd
Garfield Park
Garfield Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
1.9km / 1.2mi
Harvey West Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
1.7km / 1.1mi
Downtown Neighborhood Historic District
Historic district in Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
0.7km / 0.44mi
Garfield Park Branch Library
Garfield Park Branch Library
Public library in Santa Cruz, California, USA
1.7km / 1mi
Trescony Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
1.5km / 0.9mi
Arboretum at the University of California, Santa Cruz
Arboretum at the University of California, Santa Cruz
Arboretum in Santa Cruz, California
3.1km / 1.9mi
Pasatiempo Golf Club
Golf club in Pasatiempo, California
2.8km / 1.7mi
Sergeant Derby Park
Sergeant Derby Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
2.8km / 1.7mi
Twin Lakes Beach
2.2km / 1.4mi
DeLaveaga Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
2.9km / 1.8mi
Frederick Street Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
2km / 1.3mi
Westlake Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
2km / 1.3mi
Sunny Cove Beach County Park
Sunny Cove Beach County Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
3.2km / 2mi

About Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, located on the central coast of California, offers a variety of activities and attractions that cater to different interests. One of the most popular draws is the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a classic seaside amusement park featuring rides, games, and eateries. The boardwalk provides a nostalgic atmosphere and is a great spot for families and visitors looking to enjoy a sunny day by the ocean.

Another highlight is Natural Bridges State Beach, known for its stunning natural rock formations and tide pools. This area is ideal for beachgoers seeking a quieter experience and is particularly famous for its monarch butterfly migrations in the fall. The beach also offers opportunities for picnicking and exploring coastal trails.

For those interested in wildlife, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is nearby and offers various activities such as kayaking, whale watching, and guided boat tours, allowing visitors to experience the rich marine life of the region.

Santa Cruz is also home to several hiking and biking trails. The Wilder Ranch State Park features scenic coastal views and diverse landscapes, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park provides a chance to walk among towering redwoods, with trails suitable for all skill levels.

In addition to natural attractions, the downtown area presents a vibrant scene with unique shops, cafes, and restaurants. Visitors can explore local art galleries, craft breweries, and farmer's markets that showcase the region's agricultural bounty.

For those interested in culture and education, the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History offers exhibits focusing on local history and contemporary art. The museum often hosts events and workshops, providing a deeper understanding of the area's heritage.

Finally, the University of California, Santa Cruz campus is worth a visit for its beautiful gardens and stunning views of the Monterey Bay. The campus often has events open to the public, including lectures and cultural performances.

Overall, Santa Cruz provides a range of activities that highlight its natural beauty, cultural richness, and recreational opportunities.




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