![]() ![]() It’s just a five-minute walk to a handful of additional eateries and shops on the Santa Cruz Wharf. Selections range from a trio of Eggs Benedict selections and Steel Cut Oats in the morning, to Almond Crusted Mussels and Short Rib in the evening. Menus are inspired by what’s available from a network of close to two dozen local farms and seafood that adheres to the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch sustainability standards. Onsite Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. and is very popular with traveling families. Those not interested in getting sandy can opt for a dip in the hot tub or relax at one of the fire pits with a cocktail from the pool bar. The oceanfront, heated pool offers easy access to Cowell Beach. Tea drinkers should note there are no tea supplies in the room and the hotel does not offer electric kettles. Room amenities include a small refrigerator and single-serve coffee maker. Popular Lather toiletries are provided, but unfortunately still in small, single-use plastic bottles as opposed to more eco-friendly, refillable bottles. ![]() The compact bathroom had a single sink, shower/bath combination, and toilet. Because of its primo location looking at the beach, the relaxing sound of crashing waves (and barking sea lions hauled out on the pilings of the nearby Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf) can be heard day and night. The rooms was whimsical with a surf-centric feel - think fun, patterned wallpaper, beachy artwork, and an overall bright color palette of blues and oranges. I stayed on the 8 th floor in an Ocean View Cloud room with two queen beds. The hotel features 165 rooms, all of which boast a patio or balcony overlooking Monterey Bay. Though its beachside perch is obvious, many guests might not realize Dream Inn is located on the site of the O’Neill brand’s first surf shop. Step into the lobby and a colorful collection of O’Neill surfboards makes it clear the hotel draws its inspiration from its seaside surroundings. Set on the always-popular Cowell Beach, the hotel has been welcoming beach lovers since the mid-1960s. If sleeping near the waves that helped put this Northern California surf spot on the map is on your wish list, it’s hard to get any closer than Dream Inn. When planning a trip to Santa Cruz, the beach tends to have a starring role on the itinerary. ![]()
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