Located close to Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages provides a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is near theme parks and near the beach. Mystery Spot is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
401 Johans Beach Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
What's nearby
Santa Cruz Harbor
19 min walk - 1.7 km
Sunny Cove Beach
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Santa Maria's Beach
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Twin Lakes State Beach
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Pleasure Point Park
3 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)
53 min drive
Restaurants
Crow's Nest Restaurant
20 min walk
People's Coffee
15 min walk
Starbucks
1 min walk
Coffee Spot
2 min drive
Betty Burgers
4 min drive
About this property
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Hotel near Santa Cruz Harbor
Located close to Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages provides a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self parking
Beach towels, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
Barbecue grills, concierge services, and a banquet hall
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Is Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages pet-friendly?
Yes, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages?
As of 24 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages on 27 October 2026 start from AED 618, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages located?
Located in Eastside Santa Cruz, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sunny Cove Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach. Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Great find, super cute, tucked away, steps to a small beautiful beach. Room was perfect for the whole family including the dog. Space is clean and updated. Staff was super helpful. Definitely going again.
I had a wonderful stay here! I stayed in the Abalone room and it felt like a cozy cottage, complete with its own kitchenette. The staff was very helpful, even helping to adjust the AC for me when I couldn't figure out the remote. The hotel is also walking distance to two beaches and you can see the ocean just down the street. There were also past reviews that mentioned old locks, but the lock has been updated to be a card reader.
Absolutely charming little cottage just a short walk up from the beach. The beach itself is great, though busy. Lots of places you can walk to, including a local beer garden, and Starbucks is less than a block away for morning coffee. Extremely clean, though the property is a little older. Very quaint. Parking is limited, but it wasn't a probelm during my stay. Would return.
I loved having the kitchen. We were able to make dinner and eat on the deck. The bbq grill was terrific. Ocean Echo is aptly named, as we heard the waves all night. Loved it.
What a wonderful place! My husband and I and our two dogs truly enjoyed our time here. Walking distance to the beach. We enjoyed a nice beach bonfires every night. Can’t wait to go back.
We were very pleased with our stay and enjoyed the unexpected distant view of the beach from our window! Our only disappointment is the inaccessibility to the beach.
I had a lovely 2 nights for a short getaway from regular life. The cottages were as described & perfect for me. Very clean property and helpful staff. Bonus grab & go breakfast! I very much enjoyed the quiet beach at the end of the path from the hotel. Hidden gem!
Location is amazing and if you’re a dog family this is a great option.
Be prepared for noisy neighbors and lukewarm showers. I’m not sure if it was only our cottage, but we had bright lights outside our windows throughout the night. I’m sure it’s for safety but not very pleasant. My husband and I felt like it was similar to summer camp environment.
Beach is just a very short walk from the property. Sunset view from the deck was beautiful. Also close to Capitola Village and Santa Cruz. Very peaceful and calming here!
Staff are very accommodating and nice. We checked in after hours and they made sure we could get in our cottage with no problems. Very close to the beach. Clean room but need to upgrade cooking wares. Our family enjoyed the place and very close to boardwalk and restaurants.
Incredible location…so close to the most beautiful beach, super friendly staff, amazing Italian restaurant within walking distance. Absolute gem of a place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Miriam E
11 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful.
My husband and I loved our stay, it was so close to the beach, super cozy, clean, and they had everything you needed! Loved it can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jesusa
19 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean enough and adequate. Staff tried their best given the staffing shortage they advised us about.
Our unit didn't have a smoke detector, one kitchen cabinet door wouldn't close and the toilet seat was not the right fit/shape - oval seat place on a round toilet bowl.
There was a veryy partial ocean view from one of the windows. Parking was tricky. Pet friendly though and comfortable bed.