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About the Hotel

500 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

Rooms & Amenities

Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk has 38 air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, 40-inch LCD TVs (HBO channels included), work desks, and coffee machines. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower, complimentary toiletries, and a hairdryer. Some rooms have refrigerators and microwaves upon request. Premium bedding and parquet floors are standard.

Dining & Breakfast

A complimentary breakfast is served daily from 7 AM. No onsite restaurants are listed, but the area has options like Tony's Pizza and The Coffee Bean nearby.

Leisure & Activities

The motel features a seasonal outdoor pool and a terrace. Nearby, guests can kayak, water ski, or hike at Cowell's Beach and Neary Lagoon Park. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a 10-minute walk away.

Location & Transport

The motel is a 10-minute walk from Main Beach and close to Boardwalk Bowl, Cocoanut Grove, and Sky Glider. The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is 1 km away. Mineta San Jose International Airport is a 40-minute drive.

Services & Convenience

Torch Lite Inn offers express check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and free lobby newspapers. The property is smoke-free and has two floors.

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King Room

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2 persons

295 sq. feet

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1 King-size bed

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

305 sq. feet

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2 King Size Beds

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Getting around

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City Centre

Santa Cruz2700 ft

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 33.3 mi

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 42.0 mi

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Garden furniture

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Location

500 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

Map view

500 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

City landmarks

Mall

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4900 ft

Harbour

Santa Cruz Wharf

4900 ft

Museum

Museum of Art and History

3900 ft

Museum

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

3800 ft

Landmark

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

4900 ft

Shopping Area

Pacific Garden Mall

3900 ft

Museum

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

1.3 mi

Landmark

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

1.1 mi

Park

Neary Lagoon Park

1.1 mi

Spa Centre

Tea House Spa

2100 ft

Spa Centre

Well Within Spa

2300 ft

Landmark

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

1.2 mi

Beach

Seabright State Beach

3800 ft

Landmark

Sky Glider

4900 ft

Landmark

Cave Train

2200 ft

Store

Cowell's Beach Surf Shop

2500 ft

Landmark

To Honor Surfing Monument

1.0 mi

Store

Shopper's Corner

3000 ft

Park

Abbott Square

3000 ft

Landmark

The Satellite Workspace and Digital Media Studio

2100 ft

Landmark

Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf

4900 ft

Landmark

Santa Cruz Holiday Train

2300 ft

Store

Whole Foods Market

3900 ft

Store

Cowell Beach

4900 ft

Landmark

Giant Dipper

4900 ft

Landmark

Undertow

4900 ft

Landmark

Ocean View Park

4100 ft

Beach

Main Beach

4900 ft

Nearby

Raymond St

Beach Flats Community Garden

600 ft

299 San Lorenzo Boulevard

Mike Fox Skate Park

600 ft

Restaurants

Firefly Coffee House

2300 ft

131 Front St # A # A

Fire Fly Cafe

1900 ft

131 Front St # A # A

India Joze

2300 ft

418 Front Street

Yan Flower

2800 ft

617 Pacific Ave

El Hermoso Mar

2300 ft

313 Beach St

Falafel Hut

2400 ft

309 Beach St

Loard's Ice Cream

2500 ft

307 Beach St

Tacos Moreno

2500 ft

303 Beach St

Pizza My Heart

2800 ft

1116 Pacific Ave Ste B

The Sandwich Spot

2500 ft

1010 Pacific Ave

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

3/5 based on 118 reviews

#46 of 55 hotels in Santa Cruz based on Tripadvisor

Rachel

United States, March 2024

6.8/10

The hotel is conveniently located near the Boardwalk and attractions, including the beach. However, the cleanliness could be improved, which was disappointing during my stay.

Rooms

7.0

I stayed in a room with 2 queen beds and modern amenities. The air conditioner had gone out, but the overall comfort was amazing.

Service

8.0

The housekeeping and laundry service was efficient and helpful during my stay.

Location

6.0

The hotel is in a great area close to the Boardwalk and attractions, but the cleanliness was lacking, which was disappointing.

Dining

7.0

I enjoyed the complimentary cookies provided, but there were no further dining options available.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offered basic facilities, but nothing particularly outstanding was available.

convenient location

cleanliness

William

United States, August 2023

9.0/10

Staying at this hotel was a real treat! The location is amazing, just a short walk to the awesome beach and close to the Boardwalk. The rooms were fantastic with modern amenities; however, the air conditioner had gone out during my stay. The service was top-notch, especially with excellent housekeeping and laundry options. The dining experience was delightful, especially with the hand-pulled noodles. The facilities were great, offering everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and well-equipped with modern amenities, including 2 queen beds and a cozy couch.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, with attentive housekeeping and convenient laundry services available.

Location

10.0

I loved the great area where the hotel is situated, very close to the ocean and just a 7-minute walk to the beautiful beach.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was outstanding, especially enjoying the flavorful hand-pulled noodles.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offers excellent facilities that catered to all my needs during my stay.

Katie

United States, May 2023

8.6/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The rooms were modern with a lovely couch, offering amazing comfort. However, the air conditioner had gone out, which was a bit inconvenient. The location was perfect, close to the beach boardwalk and in a neighborhood that brought back nostalgic Santa Cruz vibes from my childhood.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were cozy and comfortable, with modern amenities and a nice couch for relaxation.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch, especially with prompt housekeeping and laundry services.

Location

10.0

The hotel is in a great area, just a stone's throw away from the awesome beach and the lively beach boardwalk.

Dining

7.0

The traditional meals at the dining area were delicious and truly reflected the local cuisine.