Reconnect with the earth's rhythm at Torch Lite Inn, a sanctuary harmoniously blended with its pristine surroundings, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 9 minutes drive to University of California, Santa Cruz and 15 minutes drive to Mystery Spot.

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.

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Property Details

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

Mountain biking nearby
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Vending machine
Parking (limited spaces)
Outdoor furniture
24-hour front desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Sailing nearby
Free WiFi
Golfing nearby
Smoke-free property
Water skiing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Free self parking
Kayaking nearby
Terrace

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 6:00 AM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

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. This property's listed general deposit is refundable via credit card within 14 days after check-out, pending room inspection.

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 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

Other details

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Ocean Street - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Main Beach - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Boardwalk Bowl - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Pacific Avenue - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Cocoanut Grove - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Pacific Garden Mall - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Seabright Beach - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Santa Cruz Wharf - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Cowell's Beach - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Twin Lakes State Beach - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26.6 km / 16.5 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 67.9 km / 42.2 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

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

Hotel policies

General

Professional property host/manager
Contactless check-out is available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No rollaway/extra beds available
Essential workers only - NO
No elevators

Pets

Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Deposit: USD 200.00 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.

Other charges

Early check-in fee: USD 45 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

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

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