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About the Hotel

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

Torch Lite Inn Rooms

Torch Lite Inn has 38 air-conditioned rooms, spread over 2 floors in a smoke-free building. Rooms include air conditioning, a 40-inch LCD TV with HBO channels, a work desk, and a coffee machine. Microwaves and refrigerators are available upon request. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, complimentary toiletries, and a hairdryer. Conveniences include phones, desks, and microwaves. You'll find premium bedding and free WiFi in all guestrooms. Some rooms feature parquet floors. The rooms include heating and AM/FM alarm clocks.

Dining at Torch Lite

A complimentary breakfast is served daily from 7 AM.

Leisure and Activities

Torch Lite Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool and a terrace. Guests can enjoy kayaking and water skiing nearby. Other area activities include hiking, biking trails, and mountain biking. Onsite, guests have access to laundry facilities. Nearby landmarks include Mike Fox Skate Park (0.3 km), Seabright State Beach (1 km), and Neary Lagoon Park (2 km).

Location and Transportation

Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk is located in Santa Cruz, placing you within a 10-minute walk of Main Beach and minutes from Boardwalk Bowl, Cocoanut Grove, and Sky Glider. The hotel is 55 km from Mineta San Jose International Airport, approximately a 40-minute drive. Nearby attractions include the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (1.5 km), Pacific Garden Mall (1 km), and the Santa Cruz Wharf (1.5 km). The Museum of History & Art is at the McPherson Center.

Services and Amenities

Torch Lite Inn features free WiFi throughout the property, express check-in, and express check-out. The motel also provides complimentary newspapers in the lobby and a 24-hour front desk. It also has garden furniture.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
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28 m² 
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27 m² 
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Getting around

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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

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

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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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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