Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Standing reception: 200 guests

“Our ballroom can hold up to 200 guests (75 in a social-distanced setting) and allows amplified music until 11pm.”

Rooms: 165 rooms

“This full-service beachfront hotel features 165 guest rooms, modern services and amenities, an outdoor pool, seasonal cuisine, and state-of-the-art meeting and event space for up to 200 guests.”

Room types: 27 listed

“Ocean View Cloud - Two Queen”

Outdoor ceremony: Yes

“Our onsite offerings include Cowell Beach or our ballroom space with stunning ocean views.”

Indoor option if it rains: Yes

“Indoor ballroom spaces (Beach View, Surf View, Sand View) and the Pre-Function Space can serve as indoor alternatives if beach ceremonies or outdoor events are affected by weather.”

In-house catering: Yes

“The Dream Inn provides a full catering services staff as well as bar-tending services.”

Dietary options: Vegan, vegetarian and other dietary restrictions accommodated

“We offer plated, service buffet or family style menus and have several vegan and vegetarian options available, as well as the ability to accommodate any other dietary restrictions.”

Bar on site: Yes

“Pool bar “Shorebreak Drink + Dine””

Venue fee: US$3,000

“The rental fee ranges from $3,000 to $5,000 for a reception and includes 10 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time.”

Included: Reception space, furniture and a coordinator

“The venue fee includes room rental, self-parking, complimentary tasting, tables, chairs and linens, dance floor, cake cutting, venue coordination and more.”

Weddings held: All year

“Year-round, with peak season from May–November.”

Music until: Amplified music allowed until 11pm

“Our ballroom can hold up to 200 guests (75 in a social-distanced setting) and allows amplified music until 11pm.”

Pets: Yes

“We welcome well-behaved dogs (max two per room, under 40 lbs) and ask owners to ensure their pets do not disturb others or cause damage, as they are responsible for all costs.”

Children: Yes

“CHILDREN: Maximum occupancy limitations for room types still apply.”

Nearest airport: SJC, 35 min by car

“SJC”

Parking: Yes

“We offer both self-parking or valet (with in/out privileges).”

Event spaces: Banquet room

“Meeting/banquet facilities”

Reception indoors: Yes

“Spanning a combined 3,500 square feet, the Dream Ballroom offers floor to ceiling windows with spectacular views of the Santa Cruz Wharf, West Cliff Drive and Monterey Bay.”

Space for dancing: Yes

“The venue fee includes room rental, self-parking, complimentary tasting, tables, chairs and linens, dance floor, cake cutting, venue coordination and more.”

Indoors or out: Both

“Our onsite offerings include Cowell Beach or our ballroom space with stunning ocean views.”

Setting: Coastal, modern, elegant

“The only beachfront hotel in Santa Cruz, the Dream Inn offers flexible space with floor-to-ceiling windows ideal for all types of meetings, weddings and events.”

Swimming pool: Yes

“Access to renovated outdoor heated swimming pool & hot tub (Hours of operation 7:30am - 10:00pm)”

Sea view: Yes

“Close the drapes to minimize distractions or open them to take advantage of the ample natural light and spectacular views of Cowell’s Beach and the Monterey Bay.”

Beach on foot: Yes

“Direct access to Cowell beach”

Coordinator on the day: Yes

“The venue fee includes room rental, self-parking, complimentary tasting, tables, chairs and linens, dance floor, cake cutting, venue coordination and more.”