Hotel★★
Ocean Gate Inn
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (CA), United States
About Ocean Gate Inn
Ocean Gate Inn is a hotel in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (CA), United States. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 280 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 300 m from the centre of Santa Cruz (CA). The nearest beach is 520 m away. The nearest airport, Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), is 44 km away.
- Type
- Hotel
- Star rating
- ★★
- Check-in from
- 15:00
- Check-out until
- 11:00
- Rooms
- 25
- Opened
- 1979
- Last renovated
- 2021
- Other stays within 500 m
- 16
111 Ocean Street santacruzoceangateinn.com
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How Ocean Gate Inn scores
Better rated than 9% of hotels in Santa Cruz (CA)
- Guest rating 7.4
- Location 7.1
- Beach access 8.6
- Public transport 8.1
Santa Cruz (CA) average
Amenities
Food & drink
- Room service
Leisure
- Terrace
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
In the rooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Coffee or tea maker
- Blackout curtains
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 7.1/10
- Walk grade
- 50/100 Somewhat walkable
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 4
- Shops within 500 m
- 1
- Sights within 1 km
- 29
| Nearest beachSanta Cruz Main Beach | 520 m8 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest stationSanta Cruz, Big Trees & Pacific Railway — Boardwalk Station | 490 m8 min walk |
| Nearest airportMineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) | 44 km100 min drive |
| Distance to the centreSanta Cruz (CA) | 300 m5 min walk |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopOcean Market | 240 m4 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyCvs Pharmacy | 870 m14 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park210 m
- Santa's Village340 m
- Sea Serpent480 m
- Crazy Surf490 m
- Logger's Revenge490 m
- Giant Dipper500 m
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Questions about Ocean Gate Inn
How do guests rate Ocean Gate Inn?
Ocean Gate Inn has a guest rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 280 reviews, which is better than 9% of rated hotels in Santa Cruz (CA).
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ocean Gate Inn?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.
Is there parking at Ocean Gate Inn?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is Ocean Gate Inn from the airport?
The nearest airport, Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), is 44 km away in a straight line.
Is Ocean Gate Inn close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 520 m from the hotel.
When did Ocean Gate Inn open?
Ocean Gate Inn opened in 1979 and was last renovated in 2021.
How many rooms does Ocean Gate Inn have?
Ocean Gate Inn has 25 rooms.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near Ocean Gate Inn?
Yes: Ocean Market, about 240 m away (4 min walk).
Where is the nearest pharmacy to Ocean Gate Inn?
Cvs Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 870 m away (14 min walk).
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score