Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz Exterior photo

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About the Hotel

500 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, 95060

Very good

7.6

7.7

/10

2.5

2.8

“The hotel's location is perfect, just a quick stroll to the beach and vibrant nightlife.”view full review

Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk, rated 7.6/10, offers comfortable accommodations with essential amenities in Santa Cruz. This 2-star motel features a seasonal outdoor pool and free WiFi throughout the property.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Torch Lite Inn come equipped with air conditioning, premium bedding, and complimentary toiletries. Each room includes a 40-inch LCD TV, work desk, coffee machine, and a private bathroom.

Dining & Nearby Options

Nearby dining options include Saturn Cafe, Taco Bell, and Surf Dog Santa Cruz, each located within 0.5 miles. A complimentary breakfast is served daily from 7 AM.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure activities available include kayaking and water skiing, with Cowell's Beach just a short distance away. The motel also features a terrace for guest use.

Location & Transportation

With key landmarks like Santa Cruz Wharf and the Museum of History & Art within 1 miles, Torch Lite Inn provides convenient access to local attractions. Public transport options include multiple bus stops and a cable car within walking distance.

Select your room type

Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

2 persons

305 sq. feet

2 Queen Size Beds

Air conditioning

Bathtub

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King Room

2 persons

295 sq. feet

1 Queen-size bed

Air conditioning

Bathtub

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Facilities

Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Facilities: Very good

7.6/10Review score

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

Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk Location

500 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, 95060

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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

Getting around

City Centre
Santa Cruz 10 min · 2700 ft
Airports
Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 81 min · 33.4 mi
Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 102 min · 42.0 mi
Bus
Bus stop 2 min · 400 ft