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Torch Lite Inn

Q: What is the address of Torch Lite Inn?

Torch Lite Inn is located at 500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, California, US

Q: What are the standard check-in & check-out times of Torch Lite Inn?

The standard check-in time at Torch Lite Inn is starting from 3:00 PM-6:00 AM and the latest check-out time is at 11:00 am

Q: What are the facilities available in Torch Lite Inn?

Facilities available in the hotel are (some may require extra charges): WiFi, Parking, 24-hour Front Desk

4.1/5

(101 reviews)

Santa Cruz, California

Start from

USD 72

/room/night

The Fun Awaits

You’ll love the locationIt’s near a airport, shopping area, and harbour.

Make your trip more funThis accommodation provides access for surfing, cycling, and waterskiing.

Reviews

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4.1/5

GoodFrom 101 reviews

5.0/531 Aug 2024

Jessica

It was a very clean & quiet. Also walking distance to the boardwalk!

5.0/514 Aug 2024

Candace

I love the owners so kind. The rooms have been renovated and are cosy and clean. My person issue was the bed. Very hard to sleep however i attributed it to my bad back issues and it just wasn't something i was use to. Very close to the board walk. Easy to find. If i come back to Santa Cruz i will definitely book this hotel again.

5.0/512 Aug 2024

Francisco • Family Trip

The rooms were very clean, with everything you need and the host provided excellent service.

5.0/510 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

Super friendly owner, who really went above and beyond to make our stay fantastic. Rooms were very clean and spacious. Highly recommend!

5.0/57 Aug 2024

Tammie • Family Trip

Room was spotless! Beds were comfortable and we were within walking distance to the boardwalk.

5.0/54 Aug 2024

Vanessa • Family Trip

close to the boardwalk

5.0/54 Aug 2024

Sadey • Family Trip

Soggiorno di pochi giorni, struttura facilmente accessibile, personale super gentile e disponibile. Pochi minuti a piedi dalla spiaggia/luna park e circa 15 minuti a piedi dal centro città. Consigliato

5.0/53 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

We had an amazing experience. The owners were very helpful, friendly, and gernerous. The room was clean, and smelled clean. The bathroom was cleaned no mold issues. Walking distance to the boardwalk. Will stay again.

5.0/53 Aug 2024

Cheryll • Family Trip

Room was clean but they stopped putting cookies in the room. They used to serve breakfast when that stopped the added snacks to the room. Now they stopped that too. But the price is so much higher

5.0/531 Jul 2024

James • Family Trip

One room for four adults was large enough to accommodate.

5.0/529 Jul 2024

Michael • Family Trip

Great place, cozy, clean, kid friendly, great area. Sid is a great friendly guy, easy to talk to and very accommodating. Highly recommended. Will definitely stay again our next visit

5.0/529 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

The beds were good and the place was clean. Was a little noisy from the road so close, but the AC helped cover some of the noise. New flooring and beds were nice.

5.0/528 Jul 2024

Jonathan • Couple Trip

Property manager was super friendly and nice!

5.0/527 Jul 2024

Kim

Everything was amazing. The room was beautiful and clean. Everyone went out of their way to make everything perfect. It was just a few minutes away from the boardwalk. I can’t wait to plan another trip to Torch Light Inn.

5.0/525 Jul 2024

Jerry • Family Trip

Excellent front desk customer service and clean , convenient and friendly and super close walk to the board walk definitely coming back soon!

5.0/521 Jul 2024

Melisa

Very godd

5.0/516 Jul 2024

Jeni • Family Trip

Sid was an incredible host. When I booked the property, I thought there was a pool. There were some photos of the property when it had a pool but it has since been filled in. I let him know and he graciously let us park there for an extended time in return for the old photos. Rooms are clean and a great size. I booked two rooms and brought six teenagers with me. Rooms have fridges and microwaves. We had a blast walking to/from the Boardwalk and also to/from downtown SC. I'd highly recommend the Torch Lite Inn for a clean, conveniently located, low-cost option in Santa Cruz.

5.0/512 Jul 2024

Shelly E

My son and I had a relatively nice stay at the Torch Lite Inn. The gentleman who checked us in was very kind and helpful. Upon entering our room, everything looked nice, clean and updated. The only thing that was disconcerting to me was that the bathroom door was closed when we entered the room. Didn't know if someone was in there or not 😆. I knocked, no answer, opened the door and nobody was there except for what appeared to be some sort of condiment on the light switch. I say it was ketchup and my son thinks it was bbq sauce 😬. Anywho, whatever it was, it should not have been there...it made me question the cleanliness of the room.

5.0/511 Jul 2024

Vickie • Family Trip

Looks like it was recently remodeled it’s nice and a walkable distance to the board walk

5.0/510 Jul 2024

Edilza

Very clean room. Staff very nice. Easy walk to boardwalk.

Popular Facilities

WiFi

Parking

24-hour Front Desk

Sports, Spa, & Recreations

Surfing

Cycling/Mountain Biking

Waterskiing

Kayak

Hiking

Sailing

Public Facilities

Vending Machine

Parking (Free)

Hotel Services

24-hour Front Desk

Accesibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Info

No Elevators

Hotel Policy

Smoke-free Property

In-room Facilities

Patio or Balcony

Outdoor Furniture

Connectivity

Free WiFi

Location

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500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, California, US

Nearby Destinations

Santa Cruz Island

Airports

434m

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Nature & parks

656m

Pacific Garden Mall

Shopping areas

738m

Santa Cruz Wharf

Harbours

1km

DeLaveaga Golf Course

Outdoor attractions

4.4km

Pacific Garden Mall

Shopping areas

738m

Capitola Mercantile

Shopping areas

7.5km

Santa Cruz Island

Airports

434m

Watsonville

Airports

25.8km

Santa Cruz Wharf

Harbours

1km

Santa Cruz Harbor

Harbours

2.3km

Capitola Wharf

Harbours

7.3km

DeLaveaga Golf Course

Outdoor attractions

4.4km

Pasatiempo Golf Course

Outdoor attractions

5km

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Water parks & amusement parks

5.8km

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

Outdoor attractions

8.1km

Roaring Camp Railroads

Water parks & amusement parks

11.1km

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Nature & parks

656m

Cocoanut Grove

Other landmarks

688m

Main Beach

Nature & parks

875m

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Places of worship

988m

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Places of worship

1.1km

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Places of worship

1.2km

Lighthouse Point Park

Nature & parks

2.4km

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Places of worship

2.6km

University of Santa Cruz Arboretum

Nature & parks

3.9km

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Nature & parks

4.9km

Natural Bridges State Park

Nature & parks

5km

Pleasure Point Park

Nature & parks

5.6km

The Hook

Nature & parks

6.2km

Capitola Historical Museum

Places of worship

7.3km

Capitola Beach

Nature & parks

7.4km

Wilder Ranch State Park

Nature & parks

7.5km

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Nature & parks

8.8km

New Brighton State Beach

Nature & parks

9.2km

Three Mile Beach

Nature & parks

10.5km

Four Mile Beach

Nature & parks

11.5km

All distances are measured in straight lines. The actual travel distance may be different.

Accommodation Policy

Announcement

Based on the Senate Bill 478, all reservations for any accommodations in California are eligible for a full refund if cancelled within 24 hours after confirmation, regardless of their previous cancellation policy. This new policy applies starting 1st July 2024, for all bookings made at least 3 days in advance before the check-in date.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-6:00 AM

Check-out11:00 AM

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

Up to 2 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Contactless check-out is available.

About Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn Location
With a stay at Torch Lite Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This motel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Mystery Spot and 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from Capitola Beach.

Torch Lite Inn Facility and Service
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

Torch Lite Inn Rooms
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.