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Torch Lite Inn Santa Cruz CA Hotel

Hotel in Santa Cruz

Hotel★★★3-star★ 3.2 (570 reviews)Quiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)

Location Excellent location — 10 attractions within walking distance

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About

Torch Lite Inn Santa Cruz CA Hotel is a hotel in Santa Cruz. It sits close to Undertow and Looff Carousel, about 0.6 km from Beach Station (Santa Cruz). It holds an official 3-star rating and scores 3.2/5 across 570 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight rooms are very clean and the location cant be beat..

What guests mention

rooms are very clean and the location cant be beat.

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Best for

Quiet stay

no bars or nightlife within 250 m · no transit stop within 150 m · airport more than 5 km away

Location

What's nearby

  • Undertow0.5 km
  • Looff Carousel0.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk0.6 km
  • Giant Dipper0.6 km
  • Felix Kulpa Gallery0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach0.7 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 74 places to eat🛒 5 supermarkets💊 2 pharmacies & clinics🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Bonny Doon Village Airport — 14.9 km
Nearest station
Beach Station (Santa Cruz) — 0.6 km
Nearest beach
Santa Cruz Main Beach — 0.7 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 15.9 °C in October (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-10-01)
Driving
Drives on the right
Currency
USD
Power
Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Torch Lite Inn Santa Cruz CA Hotel?

From Torch Lite Inn Santa Cruz CA Hotel, the nearest station, Beach Station (Santa Cruz), is about 0.6 km away; Bonny Doon Village Airport is around 14.9 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Torch Lite Inn Santa Cruz CA Hotel from the beach?

The nearest beach, Santa Cruz Main Beach, is about 0.7 km from Torch Lite Inn Santa Cruz CA Hotel in a straight line.

How is Torch Lite Inn Santa Cruz CA Hotel rated?

Torch Lite Inn Santa Cruz CA Hotel scores 3.2 out of 5 across 570 guest reviews, and holds an official 3-star rating.

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