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Hotel Overview and Details

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

Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk - Smoke-free motel near Main Beach

Located within a 10-minute walk of Main Beach, Torch Lite Inn is a 2-floor smoke-free property featuring free WiFi throughout. The property is in close proximity to Boardwalk Bowl, Cocoanut Grove, and Sky Glider. The inn includes a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. A terrace and express check-in/check-out services are available. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 55 km away, approximately 40 minutes' drive from the property. Complimentary breakfast is served daily from 7 AM.

Additional perks of the hotel:

Hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby

Kayaking and water skiing opportunities on surrounding water

Close to Cowell's Beach for water activities

0.3 km from Beach Flats Community Garden and Mike Fox Skate Park

1 km from Museum of Art and History, Pacific Garden Mall, Seabright State Beach, Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

0.5 km from Well Within Spa

1.5 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

2 km from Neary Lagoon Park

Room Accommodations

The property offers 38 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators and LCD televisions. Each room includes a TV with cable channels and HBO film channels. Rooms feature a 40-inch LCD TV, a work desk, and a coffee machine. Some rooms have parquet floors and flat-screen TVs. The spacious double room includes 2 beds with air conditioning.

Other conveniences

Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations

Complimentary toiletries and hair dryers

Premium bedding for comfort

Phones and desks available

Microwaves upon request

Heating and air conditioning

Garden furniture

AM/FM alarm clock

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The hotel offers a range of accommodations including doubles, family rooms, and suites—plus breakfast, free cancellation, and special rates.
Double Room
Max:
2 persons
28 m² 
Bed options:
2 King Size Beds
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King Room
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2 persons
27 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
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Navigating city

Available Transport Modes List

City Centre
Santa Cruz800 m
Airports
Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 53.6 km
Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 67.5 km
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay

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

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Hotel Location

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