Jack O'Neill Restaurant and Lounge

Jack O'Neill Restaurant and Lounge Jack O'Neill Restaurant is an oceanfront Santa Cruz restaurant serving fresh and local seafood in a cool and breezy interior.
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Aquarius is a Santa Cruz restaurant offering the best in oceanfront dining and is locally renowned as one of Santa Cruz's top dining destinations. Located just off the beach in Santa Cruz, the restaurant is truly a "window box on the sea" allowing guests to experience views of the Santa Cruz oceanfront. The cool and breezy interior is especially romantic at night when the moon casts its glow onto the sea. Our creative American cuisine is inspired by fresh and local products and produce, including local sustainable seafood, complemented by a regional wine list. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, stylish décor and an energetic vibe -
Aquarius is an ideal destination for an elegant dinner and our Jack O'Neill lounge creates the perfect ambiance for a casual night in our relaxing surf bar (open all day). In the morning, enjoy a creative and healthful breakfast while watching surfers at nearby Cowells Beach. During lunchtime, Aquarius offers the perfect viewpoint to cool off and enjoy lighter fare and cocktails while admiring the Santa Cruz shoreline. Even during the winter months, the dining room is a splendid place to view the Pacific’s winter storms.

10/02/2026

Muralist Miss Teal • Murals + Set Design recently came to Dream Inn to paint the wall in Room 429, a new take on the Steamer Lane mural.

Erika, also known as Miss Teal, is a West Coast muralist known for big, freehand paintings and street art. Her work brings a bold, hand-painted feel to the room, and it’s a nod to one of Santa Cruz’s most recognizable surf spots.

Join us for an intimate, multi-course dinner right on the beach, celebrating women in culinary 🌅Chef Michelle Gomez, Che...
10/02/2026

Join us for an intimate, multi-course dinner right on the beach, celebrating women in culinary 🌅

Chef Michelle Gomez, Chef Angela Sweetser, and Luciana Costanza will create a collaborative menu, paired with Santa Cruz Mountains w**es from Ryan Beauregard of Beauregard Family Winery.

Start with a welcome reception and passed bites, then settle in for dinner on the sand.

📅 Saturday, October 24 | 4:00 PM
📍 Cowell Beach at Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Reserve your seat at the link in our bio.

Recently, Executive Chef Michelle Gomez and her team took a farm visit to Market Farm, walking the rows and connecting w...
09/25/2026

Recently, Executive Chef Michelle Gomez and her team took a farm visit to Market Farm, walking the rows and connecting with local growers ahead of She Sets The Table.

Join us Saturday, October 24 for an intimate multi-course dinner on Cowell Beach, celebrating women in culinary with a collaborative menu and Beauregard Vineyards w**e pairings 🍽️🌊🍇

Seating is limited, advance tickets required. Link in bio to reserve your ticket.

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Toes in the sand, coconuts in hand 🥥🌊Last week, we hosted summer soirée by the sea right here at the Dream Inn. Live dru...
09/23/2026

Toes in the sand, coconuts in hand 🥥🌊

Last week, we hosted summer soirée by the sea right here at the Dream Inn. Live drums, coastal bites, beautiful jewelry & tropical vibes with our clients, friends & new connections 🌴

Thank you to the vendors who made it magic!
Floral Cila’s Sweet Blossom | Florist
Permanent jewelry LovelyLinks Permanent Jewelry Bar
Coconut The Coconut Guy aka Dustin Ryen
Food Jack O’Neill Restaurant

Try our special, Late Summer Risotto with Halibut 🐟Locally caught halibut over creamy seasonal corn risotto with romesco...
09/11/2026

Try our special, Late Summer Risotto with Halibut 🐟
Locally caught halibut over creamy seasonal corn risotto with romesco sauce, served alongside a crisp apple and fennel salad.

Try one of our specials tonight 🍂 Hokkaido scallops, kabocha squash puree, and creamy farro risotto, finished with a par...
09/03/2026

Try one of our specials tonight 🍂 Hokkaido scallops, kabocha squash puree, and creamy farro risotto, finished with a parsnip chip and toasted pistachio for crunch.

Guests, order in room dining from Jack O’Neill’s, delivered straight to your door. Available daily, breakfast through di...
08/28/2026

Guests, order in room dining from Jack O’Neill’s, delivered straight to your door. Available daily, breakfast through dinner.

08/20/2026

Try one of our dinner specials, the Lion’s Mane 🌊

Mushroom stepping into steak’s spotlight, local mushrooms and farm veg, carrot cardamom, kale crisp on top, alongside a squash chickpea curry

08/07/2026

The process vs. the result with one of our signature drinks, the Bali Bloom 🌸

This Jack O’Neill Day, we’re serving up a little surfside nostalgia with ocean views, steakhouse vibes, and a sweet wave...
07/10/2026

This Jack O’Neill Day, we’re serving up a little surfside nostalgia with ocean views, steakhouse vibes, and a sweet wave to finish.

Join us for Grilled Ribeye & Pan-Seared Scallops with locally sourced seasonal vegetables, followed by Jack’s Chocolate Wave — warm molten chocolate cake with local strawberry sauce and vanilla bean ice cream.

Come raise a fork, a glass, and a little coastal cheer to Jack this evening.

Address

175 W Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 2pm
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 2pm
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 2pm
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 7am - 2pm
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday 7am - 2pm
5:30pm - 10pm
Saturday 7am - 3pm
5:30pm - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 2pm
5:30pm - 9:30pm

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