Fireside Inn

MotelLively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Excellent location — 12 attractions within walking distance

About

Fireside Inn is a motel to stay in Santa Cruz. It sits close to Undertow and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, about 0.6 km from Beach Station (Santa Cruz), about 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach. The area has 48 places to eat, 3 supermarkets and 1 public-transport stop within a short walk. The most comfortable time to visit Santa Cruz is generally July to September.

Location

What's nearby

Undertow0.3 km
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center0.3 km
NOAA - Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary0.3 km
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk0.4 km
Looff Carousel0.4 km
Santa Cruz Main Beach0.4 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 48 places to eat🛒 3 supermarkets🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Bonny Doon Village Airport — 15.1 km
Nearest station: Beach Station (Santa Cruz) — 0.6 km
Nearest beach: Santa Cruz Main Beach — 0.4 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 15 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the right
Currency: USD
Power: Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink