FIRESIDE INN BY THE BEACH BOARDWALK & BOWLING | Santa Cruz ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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311 2Nd Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

“The location made it easy to explore the vibrant Boardwalk!”view full review

Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling - A 2-star motel with beachfront location and 25 air-conditioned rooms

Located in Westside Santa Cruz next to Boardwalk Bowl, Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling features 25 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators and flat-screen TVs. Each room includes a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, DirecTV service, and free WiFi throughout the property. The motel provides complimentary newspapers, 24-hour front desk service, and luggage storage. Late check-in is available through a night window, while housekeeping is offered upon request. This Santa Cruz hotel sits 0.5 miles from Ocean Street and 4.5 miles from Mystery Spot. Fireside Inn's location puts guests within walking distance to Cowell's Beach, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and local dining establishments. The property is situated 34 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Pros

Located next to Boardwalk Bowl and walking distance to major attractions

24-hour front desk with night window access

Complimentary newspapers and luggage storage available

Each room equipped with refrigerator and DirectTV service

Cons

34 miles distance from nearest international airport

Limited on-site amenities compared to larger hotels

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King Room

2 persons

17 m²

1 King-size bed

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King Room Sofa Bed

2 persons

17 m²

1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed

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Queen Room Two Queen Beds

2 persons

17 m²

2 King Size Beds

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Family Suite

2 persons

28 m²

2 King Size Beds

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City Centre

Santa Cruz900 m

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 54.5 km

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 68.4 km

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Surprisingly Clean and Comfortable Room

“I was very pleasantly surprised upon entering my room at the Fireside Inn. The room was CLEAN, freshly remodeled, and had nice paint, clean floors, and a comfortable bed. The heated and lit bathroom mirror added a nice touch, and the walk-in shower with glass doors was a luxurious feature that exceeded my expectations. I was thrilled to find such quality for the price!” view full review

Modern Bathroom Amenities

“During my stay, I really appreciated the modern bathroom amenities. The walk-in shower had beautiful glass doors, and the heated bathroom mirror made getting ready so much easier and enjoyable. It's details like these that truly enhance the overall experience at a hotel, and I was impressed with the cleanliness and upkeep of the bathroom.” view full review

Great Entertainment Options

“I was delighted to find that my room included cable TV, which made my downtime much more enjoyable. After spending a day exploring, it was nice to unwind in my room and catch up on my favorite shows without any interruptions. The addition of a small fridge and microwave was also fantastic for late-night snacks!” view full review

Cozy and Spacious Sleeping Area

“The bedroom at Fireside Inn was cozy and spacious, making it a perfect retreat after a long day. The comfortable bed ensured a good night's sleep. I also loved the separate bedroom area with folding doors, which offered an extra bit of privacy when I needed it. It was genuinely a place where I felt relaxed and at home during my stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Bowling
Golf course

Services

Housekeeping

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

311 2Nd Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

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311 2Nd Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

City landmarks

Mall

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

890 m

Harbour

Santa Cruz Wharf

890 m

Museum

Museum of Art and History

1.3 km

Museum

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

1.6 km

Landmark

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

890 m

Landmark

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

1.2 km

Park

Neary Lagoon Park

1.2 km

Shopping Area

Pacific Garden Mall

1.3 km

Museum

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

2.2 km

Landmark

To Honor Surfing Monument

1.2 km

Landmark

Sky Glider

890 m

Spa Centre

Well Within Spa

760 m

Spa Centre

Tea House Spa

760 m

Landmark

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

1.5 km

Store

Cowell Beach

890 m

Landmark

Cave Train

690 m

Landmark

Giant Dipper

890 m

Beach

Seabright State Beach

1.6 km

Landmark

Santa Cruz Holiday Train

640 m

Landmark

Noland's on the Wharf

710 m

Landmark

Mike Fox Skate Park

710 m

Park

Abbott Square

1.2 km

Beach

Main Beach

890 m

Landmark

Steamer Lane

1.3 km

Landmark

Lighthouse Field State Beach

2.2 km

Landmark

Ocean View Park

1.7 km

Nearby

Beach st

Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf

490 m

400 Beach St

Undertow

420 m

Store

Cowell's Beach Surf Shop

440 m

Raymond St

Beach Flats Community Garden

510 m

Restaurants

Coaster's Bar and Grill

180 m

115 Cliff St

El Hermoso Mar

200 m

313 Beach St

Falafel Hut

250 m

309 Beach St

Tacos Moreno

240 m

303 Beach St

Loard's Ice Cream

250 m

307 Beach St

Surf City Grill

420 m

400 Beach St Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Yan Flower

700 m

617 Pacific Ave

Fire Fly Cafe

650 m

131 Front St # A # A

Fosters Freeze

800 m

229 Laurel St

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FIRESIDE INN BY THE BEACH BOARDWALK & BOWLING, Santa Cruz

Hotel Details

Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling - A 2-star motel with beachfront location and 25 air-conditioned rooms

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