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

Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk - A 2-star Santa Cruz hotel with seasonal pool and HBO-equipped rooms near Main Beach

Located within a 10-minute walk from Main Beach, this Santa Cruz hotel features 38 air-conditioned rooms across two smoke-free floors. The Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk provides rooms with 40-inch LCD TVs featuring HBO film channels, premium bedding, refrigerators, and private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations. Each accommodation includes free WiFi, work desks, coffee makers, and complimentary toiletries. The property maintains a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a terrace for guests' use. A complimentary breakfast is served daily from 7 AM, while the 24-hour front desk offers express check-in and check-out services. Positioned near Boardwalk Bowl and Cocoanut Grove, Torch Lite Inn stands 0.5 miles from Mike Fox Skate Park and Beach Flats Community Garden. Notable attractions within 0.5 miles include the Museum of Art and History, Pacific Garden Mall, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.

Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk: Pros

- Multiple dining options within 0.5 miles, including Saturn Cafe, Mumbai Delights, and Surf Dog Santa Cruz - Outdoor recreational activities available nearby: kayaking, water skiing, and mountain biking trails - Walking distance to Seabright State Beach and the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum - Complimentary newspapers available in the lobby

Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk: Cons

- 34 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport - Pool operates seasonally only

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305 sq. feet 
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295 sq. feet 
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Getting around

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City Center
Santa Cruz2700 ft
Airports
Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 33.3 mi
Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 42.0 mi
Bus
Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

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

General

  • No smoking on site
  • 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

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

500 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America, 95060
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500 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America, 95060
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Beach Flats Community Garden
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299 San Lorenzo Boulevard
Mike Fox Skate Park
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