8/10 Good
Erin
Travelled with partner
16 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience at Surf City Inn was good overall and I definitely think it's worth the price for a stay. I'll go through my fair and sincere pros and cons in hopes that it'll be helpful.
Pros:
- Walking distance to Sunset Beach, which was quiet, beautiful and not at all busy. At certain times of day, you can see dolphins swimming 20-30ft from the shore!
- Loved the food and drink options nearby (especially Tacos Surf, Himalayan Grill and Luv Collective café!)
- Very reasonable price
- Right on the Pacific Coast Highway, with nearby OC Transit bus stops that can take you to Huntington Beach or Long Beach
- Microwave and mini fridge right in the room
- Let us check in early at no extra cost
Cons:
- The inn is a bit old and showing its age. The rooms were clearly recently renovated, but because it's not a recently built building, noise carries pretty easily. You can hear footsteps above you and voices from other rooms, especially if they're speaking loudly
- We found multiple black hairs near our pillows and under the covers when we first showed up—I'm blonde and my partner has short brown hair, so these very much weren't ours
- Smoke alarm goes off easily from the steam of a shower
That said, we loved being able to stay so close to the coast for a very reasonable price. We weren't looking for luxury anyway!
Erin
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024