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Check-in is at 16:00 and check-out is at 11:00.
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THE BABBLING BROOK INN, Santa Cruz
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Property overview
1025 Laurel St,
Santa Cruz,
California,
United States,
95060,
California
- Close to the Santa Cruz Wharf
Great
8.6
6.7
3.0
Loved by The Babbling Brook Inn guests
"Beautiful setting, a bit different to all the usual hotels and motels that you find."
"Great forrest vibe! Feels like a little Smurf cottage!"
"The most beautiful sights to see just outside the window."
Rooms tell stories
Babbling Brook Inn features guest rooms outfitted with artwork from renowned painters and poets. Each unique room includes fireplaces, featherbeds, easy chairs within a sitting area, and flat screen TVs with premium satellite channels. Private bathrooms offer signature toiletries, plush towels, and bathrobes. Most accommodations feature garden and brook views. The Contessa features two queen-size beds, a gas fireplace, and a large bathroom with a tub and shower combination. The Cezanne room is an accessible room with a queen-size bed, corner gas fireplace, and a roll-in shower. The Fern Grotto is a downstairs room with a king-sized bed, an electric fireplace, and a private bathroom with a single-person tub and shower. The Monet features high open beam ceilings, a corner gas fireplace, and a tub. Select rooms have spa tubs and jetted tubs. Guests can enjoy a hot dish, such as quiche or pancakes.
Location in Santa Cruz
Located on Laurel Street between California and Walti Streets in Santa Cruz, Babbling Brook Inn is a 17-minute stroll through neighborhoods with Victorian-era homes to downtown Santa Cruz restaurants, museums, and shops. The University of California Santa Cruz is 3.5 miles away. Pasatiempo Golf Club is 3 miles away. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is only 6-minutes away. Santa Cruz is situated along the California Central Coast, 65 miles south of San Francisco and 35 miles north of Monterey. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International is 55 km away.
Garden and Grounds
Babbling Brook Inn's grounds include foliage and brick and stone pathways. The balconies feature views of hillsides with climbing vines, mature trees, and the waterwheel. The creek flows through the gardens. Guests can listen to the running brook from the renovated private deck next to the water wheel and waterfall. Guests enjoy the garden setting from the private deck, overlooking the brook and garden. The lush garden setting features a brook and garden gazebo.
Accessibility Features
Babbling Brook Inn provides wheelchair ramps, accessible guest rooms with 32-inch wide openings, and accessible patios or balconies. The hotel also offers ADA-accessible guest rooms. All doorways to and within accessible guest rooms are wheelchair accessible, and sidewalks and walkways are free of objects that pose a hazard to persons with low vision. Signs on the property include braille and are easy to read. Exterior stairs are built so blind persons and persons with low vision will not hit their head. There are grab bars in public bathrooms. Hotel corridors are a minimum of 36' wide. The hotel provides the proper number of accessible guest rooms stipulated by the ADA. The hotel provides the proper number of accessible parking spots, including van-accessible spots. The key card reader is positioned so persons who use wheelchairs may approach and operate the opener. There are no steps or abrupt level changes that impede access for persons who use wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility aids between accessible parking and the entrance or guest room entry. On-site designated accessible parking is available.
General Amenities
Babbling Brook Inn provides a smoke-free environment, family rooms, complimentary on-site parking, and complimentary WiFi. Additional amenities include satellite TV and flatscreen TVs. Public transportation options include the Santa Cruz Metro, the Santa Cruz Trolley, and bicycle or car rentals.
“What struck me about this place is its undeniably Smurf-cottage vibe and forest setting; the grounds invite a sense of quiet charm. Expect a rustic feel over high-end finishes, with uniquely themed rooms that capture an older Santa Cruz aesthetic; this feels right for getaways centered on tranquility. If you appreciate character, this could be your haven.”
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The property features double rooms, family rooms, and suites, often including breakfast, free cancellation, and special offers
Queen Studio
2 persons
205 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Heating
Fireplace
room details
Deluxe Queen Studio
2 persons
205 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Heating
Fireplace
room details
Deluxe Queen Room
2 persons
205 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Garden view
Heating
Fireplace
room details
Deluxe King Room
2 persons
205 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Garden view
Heating
Fireplace
room details
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Facilities
Amenities are designed to ensure comfort and memorable stays
General
- Non-smoking property
- Free internet access
- Parking
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
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The Babbling Brook Inn Location
1025 Laurel St,
Santa Cruz,
California,
United States,
95060,
California
Map view
1025 Laurel St,
Santa Cruz,
California,
United States,
95060,
California
City landmarks
Mall
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
1.1
mi
Harbour
Santa Cruz Wharf
4200 ft
Museum
Museum of Art and History
4700 ft
Landmark
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
4200 ft
Park
Neary Lagoon Park
2700 ft
Beach
Natural Bridges State Beach
1.7
mi
Landmark
Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse
4500 ft
Shopping Area
Pacific Garden Mall
4100 ft
Museum
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
1.6
mi
Landmark
Pacific Avenue
4200 ft
Museum
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1.4
mi
Landmark
Nickelodeon Theatre
3400 ft
Spa Centre
Well Within Spa
2300 ft
Spa Centre
Tea House Spa
2600 ft
Landmark
San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center
4500 ft
Landmark
Lighthouse Field State Beach
1.5
mi
Landmark
Hinds House
2300 ft
Landmark
Nickelodeon
2500 ft
Event hall
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
2500 ft
Landmark
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
1.1
mi
Landmark
Del Mar Theatre
3000 ft
Store
Cowell Beach
4700 ft
University
University of California at Santa Cruz
1.5
mi
Landmark
Sky Glider
1.1
mi
Landmark
L H Selman Ltd Glass Gallery
1.1
mi
Church
New United Methodist Church of Santa Cruz
2200 ft
Church
Mission Santa Cruz
5000 ft
Church
Christian Life Center
2900 ft
Landmark
To Honor Surfing Monument
1.4
mi
Nearby
Amusement Park
Laurel Park
2000 ft
Restaurants
burger
2500 ft
1520 Mission Street
De La Hacienda Taqueria
1800 ft
354 Washington St
Bagelry
1400 ft
320 Cedar St Ste A
Fosters Freeze
2400 ft
229 Laurel St
Pizza My Heart
3800 ft
1116 Pacific Ave Ste B
Eriks Delicafe
3700 ft
155 Walnut Ave
Coffeetopia
3400 ft
1723 Mission St
Yan Flower
3400 ft
617 Pacific Ave
Five Guys Burgers & Fries
3700 ft
1101 Pacific Ave. Suite A
Mission Hill Creamery
2100 ft
1101 Pacific Ave Ste B
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-20:00
Check-out
from 08:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Children & extra beds
One child:
0 - 3 years
Extra bed:
FREE
Existing beds:
FREE
One child:
4 - 13 years
Existing beds:
FREE
Extra bed:
us$ 25
One child:
14 - 18 years
Extra bed:
us$ 25
There are no extra beds provided in a room.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
13
FAQs
About The Babbling Brook Inn
How far is The Babbling Brook Inn from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?
The hotel is approximately 2 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Is parking available at The Babbling Brook Inn?
Yes, on-site parking is available for guests.
What room amenities are offered at The Babbling Brook Inn?
Rooms feature Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and private bathrooms.
What dining options are available at The Babbling Brook Inn?
The hotel serves breakfast, and numerous restaurants such as Taqueria Vallarta and The Food Bin are located within 0.5 km.
What nearby attractions can guests visit from The Babbling Brook Inn?
Popular nearby attractions include Santa Cruz Wharf, Capitola, and the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
What activities does The Babbling Brook Inn offer for relaxation?
Guests can enjoy tranquil outdoor spaces including beautifully landscaped gardens and a running brook.
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