Torch Lite Inn
500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, USSee what's available
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About this property
Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk With a stay at Torch Lite Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes from University of California, Santa Cruz. This motel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Capitola Beach and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Mimi De Marta Dog Park. Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Location & nearby attractions
Ocean Street - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Mimi De Marta Dog Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Sky Glider - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Boardwalk Bowl - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cocoanut Grove - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Pacific Avenue - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Pacific Garden Mall - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Seabright Beach - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Santa Cruz Wharf - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Twin Lakes State Beach - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 25.6 km / 15.9 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 66.9 km / 41.5 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 56.2 km / 34.9 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 62.7 km / 39 mi
Rooms
Amenities & features
Getting here
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
- This property accepts credit cards and cash
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. This property's listed general deposit is refundable via credit card within 14 days after check-out, pending room inspection.
Contactless check-out is available
Pet policy
Pets are not allowed.
Fees & policies
- You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: Refundable incidentals deposit: $200 per accommodation, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. This property's listed general deposit is refundable via credit card within 14 days after check-out, pending room inspection. Early check-in fee: $45 (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Know before you go
- Up to 2 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Contactless check-out is available.
Frequently asked questions
What are the check-in and check-out times at Torch Lite Inn?
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM - 6:00 AM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM.
Where is Torch Lite Inn located?
Torch Lite Inn is located at 500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, US.
What attractions are near Torch Lite Inn?
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Ocean Street - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Mimi De Marta Dog Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Sky Glider - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Santa Cruz Main Beach - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi Boardwalk Bowl - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Cocoanut Grove - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Pacific Avenue - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Pacific Garden Mall - 1 km / 0.6 mi Seabright Beach - 1 km / 0.6 mi Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Santa Cruz Wharf - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi Twin Lakes State Beach - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi The nearest airports are: Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 25.6 km / 15.9 mi Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 66.9 km / 41.5 mi Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 56.2 km / 34.9 mi Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 62.7 km / 39 mi
How do I get to Torch Lite Inn?
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
What amenities does Torch Lite Inn offer?
Torch Lite Inn features amenities such as Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking, Non-Smoking.
What are the rooms like at Torch Lite Inn?
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Is Torch Lite Inn pet-friendly?
Pets are not allowed at Torch Lite Inn.
What fees should I know about at Torch Lite Inn?
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: Refundable incidentals deposit: $200 per accommodation, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. This property's listed general deposit is refundable via credit card within 14 days after check-out, pending room inspection. Early check-in fee: $45 (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
What should I know before staying at Torch Lite Inn?
Up to 2 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Contactless check-out is available.