Dream Inn-A Joie de Vivre Hotel

Located right on the beach, the Dream Inn is a destination for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a business event you might be hosting. The Inn is newly renovated and is the recipient of four stars, based on their accommodations. There are 165 guest rooms and suites and all offer views of the Monterey Bay from the patios and balconies. Guests can relax and watch sunsets, sea lions, and surfers, all from the comfort of their private rooms. The hotel is near the beach, but also just a few steps from the Santa Cruz boardwalk and the campus of UC Santa Cruz. The Dream Inn is part of the Joie de Vivre program, a grass roots movement that allows hotels to give back to their communities through monetary donations. The Inn is home to Aquarius, one of the most impressive dining experiences in Santa Cruz. For breakfast guest can enjoy healthy, fresh options like farm fresh eggs, fruit, and piping hot coffee. In the evening relax with a cocktail or choose from the extensive regional wine list and then dine with views of the Santa Cruz boardwalk, making for an entertaining and eclectic dining experience right by the beach.