7.6 Good Based on 1089 reviews
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"Renovated rooms feature new beds and shaded parking. Guests reach the boardwalk in a 10-minute walk. Best for budget-conscious beachgoers, less so for anyone sensitive to traffic noise."

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8 Oct 2026
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2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

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Why guests choose Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk

  • Beachfront Access
    5-min walk to sand
  • Boardwalk Location
    Adjacent to Santa Cruz
  • 24-Hour Reception
    Express check-in/out
  • Golf Nearby
    Course within 2 mi
  • Free Parking
    Reserved on-site spot
  • Launderette Onsite
    Guest coin laundry

Overview

Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the non-smoking Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz sits 18 minutes' stroll from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. This motel in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district has a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as parking on site.

The 2-star hotel is conveniently located right near Art League Inc-Santa Cruz, right in the center of Santa Cruz. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is 0.9 miles from Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk, while 2nd Street & Leibrandt Avenue bus stop is 0.2 miles away. This accommodation also lies near a mountain and parks, and Neary Lagoon Park is 20 minutes' walk away. The Santa Cruz hotel also provides access to shopping attractions like East Cliff Village Shopping Center, which are 1.6 miles away. Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz is in proximity to the Sky Glider cable car station.

The 38 rooms at this property are equipped with comforts such as air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bathrooms, fitted with a separate toilet and a shower, also provide guests with bath sheets and towels.

Those staying at the hotel can sit down to a complimentary breakfast. Little Caesars is a 6-minute walk from this hotel.

  • Check-in
    from 15:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    2 stars
Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk
Our tips

Should you book Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk?

Perfect if you
  • Want free private parking on site - the hotel offers complimentary parking available directly at the property.
  • Need a non-smoking room - all rooms are designated as non-smoking throughout the hotel.
Maybe skip if you
  • Are traveling with a pet - the property does not allow pets on site.
Best for
  • A seasonal outdoor pool located steps from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and beach

Facilities of Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk

General
  • No smoking on site
  • 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
Leisure & Sports
  • Golf course
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Parquet floor

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Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out
until 11:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.
  • There are no cribs provided in a room.

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