OCEAN PACIFIC LODGE, Santa Cruz
About the Hotel
Rooms
Ocean Pacific Lodge offers guest rooms near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Wharf. Rooms range from 275 to 420 square feet and include a flat-screen TV with premium cable channels, complimentary WiFi, a refrigerator, and a microwave. Each room has personal climate control, a coffee maker, an iron and ironing board, a desk, and a telephone. Private en-suite bathrooms include soft towels, a hair dryer, and signature toiletries. Accessible rooms feature visual alarms, lowered counters, an accessible path of travel around the room, and a queen-size bed. Accessible bathrooms provide a roll-in shower with a seat and stability bars, a hand-held shower wand, a raised toilet seat, and lowered towel hooks and racks. Deluxe King Rooms with Two King Beds, boast 420 square feet and offer two bedrooms, each with a king-size bed.
Dining
Ocean Pacific Lodge allows guests to try Santa Cruz cuisines, including surf and turf, breweries, wineries, and local diners. Bittersweet Bistro, nearby, offers American Bistro cuisine with Mediterranean inspirations, an exceptional dessert menu, and a notable wine list; it features a garden patio and daily happy hours. Cafe Limelight is open Tuesday through Friday (11:30 AM-2:30 PM), serving panini sandwiches, fresh soups, and garden salads. Firefly Coffee House features gourmet and organic coffees. Pleasure Pizza offers slices and whole pizzas near the East Cliff Coastal Access Points/Beaches. Aldo's Harbor Restaurant overlooks the Santa Cruz Harbor and serves breakfast and lunch. Seabright Brewery features a full menu and live music on Friday nights.
Leisure and Entertainment
Santa Cruz provides attractions for guests to enjoy, including the Wharf, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and downtown Santa Cruz. The Mystery Spot and the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse are a short drive away. Dog-friendly locations include University Terrace Dog Run, Scotts Valley Dog Park (one acre, fenced), Polo Grounds Dog Park (one acre, fenced), Frederick Street Park Dog Park, Grant Street Park Dog Park, Ocean View Park, and Pacheco Dog Park. West Cliff Drive Walkway is a paved path along the coastline. Dog-friendly beaches include Its Beach, Mitchell's Cove Beach, Seabright Beach, and Twin Lakes State Beach. The hotel has an outdoor pool (heated May - September) and an outdoor spa.
Location & Transportation
Ocean Pacific Lodge is located at 301 Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz, California, near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Wharf. The San José International Airport is 43-minutes away. Cabrillo Highway 1 is easily accessible. The hotel is a short walk to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Municipal Wharf. Nearby landmarks include Cowell Beach (1 km), the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History (2 km), Pacific Garden Mall (0.5 km), and the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park (1 km).
Services
Ocean Pacific Lodge provides services such as a 24-hour front desk, a business center, and multilingual staff. Complimentary amenities include WiFi and self-parking. Vending machines offer snacks and beverages. The hotel also offers baggage storage and premium cable channels. The hotel has multilingual staff. Pet bowls are available. Accessible features include Braille signage, accessible parking, an ADA-compliant elevator, and wheelchair accessibility throughout the property. Staff is trained to assist guests with accessibility needs. The hotel is pet-friendly (USD 30 per pet per night). The hotel offers electronic vehicle charging station, guest laundry facilities, non-smoking rooms.
Must-do experiences
- Stroll through the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for classic fun.
- Try the famous clam chowder at the Picnic Basket downtown.
- Catch a live show at the historic Rio Theatre on Pacific Avenue.
- Visit the hidden gem, Natural Bridges State Beach, at sunset.
- Explore local art at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Jacuzzi
- Shallow end
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor