
Inns Overview
Built in the early 1900s, Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages is located on a quiet cul-de-sac that ends at Monterey Bay's unique Sunny Cove Beach. The inn's cul-de-sac location minimizes traffic and provides for a relaxing and safe beach stay. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 10 minutes’ drive away.
The inn is centrally located between downtown Santa Cruz and Capitola. Roaring Camp Railroad, Henry Cowell Redwood Forest and University of California Santa Cruz are within 20 minutes drive of Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages. There are also many great wineries in nearby and Santa Cruz schedules great events throughout the year. Singer-songwriters Neil Diamond and John Denver frequented Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages and wrote some of their most beloved songs here.
Ocean Echo Inn offers rooms in the main house. These rooms have flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and microwaves. Cottages surrounding the house also offer fully-equipped kitchens. Select cottages have private patios and balconies with ocean views. BBQ facilities are available for guest use. Select cottages are friendly for small dogs (an additional fee applies).

Traveller reviews

“Needed an overnight stay and this was perfect.”
July 17, 2024
Location and helpfulness, would have liked to stay longer

“It was a lovely cottage that suited our needs.”
June 30, 2024
The property was very close to the sea and you could site on the community Deck and just relax. The cottage had everything a family could need , was clean nicely decorated and was ideal for our stay.

“Good location in Santa Cruz, cute cottages with the basics inside”
May 31, 2024
our room had sea view and it was quite nice and spacious, hosts were very friendly. there is a window in the bathroom ceiling which allows for natural light and is very nice. the water is very clse by so you can hear the ocean waves.

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Facilities of Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Pets allowed, Private parking, WiFi everywhere
Activities
Cycling, Golf course (within 3 km), Hiking, Table tennis
Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Food & Drink
BBQ facilities, Vending machine (drinks)
Pools and wellness
Beachfront
Front-desk/reception area services
Concierge service, Luggage storage
Common areas
Garden, Terrace
Cleaning services
Daily maid service
Business facilities
Fax/photocopying, Meeting/banquet facilities
Miscellaneous
Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Hotel Policies
Check-In
From 16:00:00 hours
Check-Out
-11:00:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.
Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note: Parking is for guests only. One space only is provided per room.There is a two-night minimum that is required on weekends for Fridays and Saturdays from 9 June through 2 September.***Please note: Only select rooms or cottages can accommodate dogs under 50 pounds. Maximum of 2 dogs. Dog fee is $50 per pet, per night. Please contact the property directly for more information***Pets are only accepted in the following rooms:
- Deluxe Cottage (Beachcomber Cottage)
- Family Suite (Gull Cottage)
- Superior King Room (Sea Star Room)
- Deluxe Queen Room (Sea Breeze Room)
- Superior Queen Room (Sea Otter Room)Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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