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

Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk - A budget-friendly motel near Main Beach with free WiFi and a seasonal outdoor pool

Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk is a 2-star smoke-free motel featuring 38 air-conditioned rooms with premium bedding, free WiFi, and 40-inch LCD TVs with HBO channels. Each room includes a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a work desk, and a coffee machine, while microwaves and refrigerators are available upon request. A complimentary breakfast is served daily from 7 AM, and guests can use the seasonal outdoor pool or explore nearby hiking and biking trails. Located within a 10-minute walk of Main Beach and Boardwalk Bowl, the motel is also close to Cocoanut Grove and Sky Glider. Mineta San Jose International Airport is a 40-minute drive away. Torch Lite Inn provides express check-in and check-out, along with laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk.

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305 sq. feet 
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295 sq. feet 
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City Centre
Santa Cruz2700 ft
Airports
Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 33.3 mi
Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 42.0 mi
Bus
Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

Enjoy modern comforts, from ocean-view suites to family-friendly options with breakfast included

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free 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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