Santa Cruz Vacations

The Torch Lite Inn offers guests a relaxing atmosphere with modern amenities at an affordable price. Our beautifully landscaped 38-unit hotel offers business or traveling families clean and comfortable standard rooms. Families can enjoy our seasonally heated outdoor pool, free WI-FI, free breakfast and many other complimentary amenities. The Torch Lite Inn offers a convenient central location just 2 blocks from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. We are 3 blocks from our famous downtown with its many unique shops and restaurants. Our hotel is conveniently located 3 blocks from the Santa Cruz Fisherman's Wharf where you can enjoy water front dining. We are proud to be 100% smoke and pet free. The Torch Lite Inn, where it is a pleasure to have you as our guest!

Economical beach motel style between downtown and the pier Knights Inn is a mid-city budget hotel in Santa Cruz, ideally located near the beach and within 1.5-miles of the downtown and historical business area. This hotel meets the needs of overnight guests who want to stay on budget but don't want to compromise a good location. Walk two blocks to the beach and famous Boardwalk or reach the downtown in minutes. Pets are permitted for a fee. UC Santa Cruz and the California Redwoods are nearby destinations.  Highlights 100 percent non-smoking propertyOutdoor swimming pool (open in summer only)Complimentary juice, coffee and pastry breakfast in the obbyFree high-speed wireless Internet access in all roomsPets ok (fees apply) Rooms Clean, non-smoking rooms at Knights Inn Santa Cruz are equipped with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV channels, refrigerators and microwaves. Options for different room configurations include rollaway beds, cribs, two and three bedroom suite units. All rooms at Knights Inn Santa Cruz are air-conditioned. Pets are welcome for a small fee.  Features Coffee, juice and pastries are set out every morning in the lobby free of charge. For other meals, the most popular restaurants in Santa Cruz are easy to find within walking distance. Research them ahead of time on the guest computer located in the lobby. Additional features on this property include a Laundromat for guest use and a sunny outdoor pool open during summer months. Knights Inn Santa Cruz offers a 24-hour front desk for travelers arriving at all hours. Transportation Santa Cruz Metro Center/Greyhound bus station (0.5 mi/750 m)San Jose International Airport (34.3 mi/55.2 km) AttractionsPier and Beach Boardwalk (2 blocks)Downtown/Pacific Street (0.8 mi/1.3 km)Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (0.9 mi/1.4 km)Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium (1 mi/1.6 km)University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) (4.6 mi/7.4 km)Monterey Bay Aquarium (44.1 mi/70.9 km) Policies and feesMust be over 21 to make a reservation.This hotel is pet-friendly (fees apply).

Retro chic beachfront surf city resort on the sand Only in Santa Cruz is retro so cool. Instead of tearing down this 1960s relic, hoteliers embraced and retrofitted the 10-story property fronting Cowell's longboard wave as a chic boutique hotel in 2008. The only beachfront pool in Santa Cruz, fresh seafood and a flashy drink menu capture the free-spirited personality of this beach town while making it one of the coolest places to sleep on the northern Cali coast. All rooms view Monterey Bay. A set of binoculars comes in each room to help guests spot sea lions. Walk to the pier and Beach Boardwalk.  Highlights The only four-star luxury hotel in Santa CruzBeachfront deck has a heated pool, hot tub, kids wading pool, deck chairs, bar and fire pits100 percent non-smokingAquarius Restaurant serves sustainable seafood in unbeatable oceanfront settingFree Wi-Fi  Rooms Santa Cruz Dream Inn is built so that all 165 rooms have ocean views from private balconies. Swanky, surfer-cool decor is sparse and bright with rich greens and deep browns calling to mind redwood forests. High-tech amenities include free W-Fi Internet access, iPod docs and flat-screen HDTVs. In-room safes fit laptops. Bathrooms have rainwater showerheads, plush robes and Lush bath products. Extras such as refrigerators, bathtubs and poolside patios can be requested.  Features From the street, the big-box Dream Inn is an understated white building. From the water, it's a different story. Occupying prime beachfront, the swimming pool deck has the makings of a modern beach party with a full service bar, fire pits and deck chairs. Inside, surfboards line the bar ceiling like light fixtures casting a glow on soul surfer patrons. The water's edge view at Aquarius restaurant impresses all kinds of water lovers. Breakfast, lunch and dinner might feature local farmers market veggies, Tomales Bay oysters and halibut ceviche, always within the guidelines of environmentally-sound seafood harvesting programs. Room service and children's menus are available.  Transportation Santa Cruz Metro Center/Greyhound bus station (0.8 mi/1.3 km)San Jose International Airport (35.2 mi/56.6 km) AttractionsBeach Boardwalk (Adjacent)Downtown/Pacific Street (1 mi/1.6 km)University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) (4.1 mi/6.6 km)Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (10.5 mi/16.9 km)Monterey Bay Aquarium (45.2 mi/72.8 km) Business Business centerFree Wi-FiMeeting space for up to 250Catering Policies and fees Must be over 21 and have a major credit card to check in.Parking is available for $20 USD per vehicle, per night plus tax.Pets are not permitted at this hotel.The hotel is currently upgrading the children’s wading pool. On certain occasions, as necessitated by the construction, the large swimming pool may be closed.  The front desk team will inform guests of the closing schedule on a day to day basis. The construction will take place during daytime, Mondays to Fridays.

Basic budget motel one mile to beach in Santa CruzOceana Inn Santa Cruz is just one mile to the shore of the Pacific Ocean in Santa Cruz, California. This budget-friendly motel with a swimming pool and poolside patio also offers a free, daily continental breakfast and Wi-Fi Internet access. A few blocks away, guests find downtown Santa Cruz with a variety of restaurants, cafes and boutique shops. The bus station is a half mile away.  Highlights Seasonal, outdoor heated swimming poolComplimentary continental breakfastFree parkingFree wireless Internet access24-hour front desk Rooms Sleep one to six people in an air-conditioned room at Oceana Inn Santa Cruz. Simple, motel-style accommodations offer king size beds and sofa sleepers. All 55 rooms are equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, hairdryer, coffee-maker and iron. Both interior and exterior corridor access is available. Some balcony rooms overlook the swimming pool. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in all rooms.  Features Oceana Inn Santa Cruz is located in a suburban area with several restaurants in close proximity. Walk one block for restaurants, several blocks west to downtown and one mile to the beach and Boardwalk. Guests at this hotel are offered free continental breakfast items and coffee every morning. The on-site swimming pool is heated seasonally. A 24-hour front desk makes it easy to come and go.  Transportation Santa Cruz Metro Center/Greyhound bus station (0.6 mi/950 m)San Jose International Airport (33.3 mi/53.5 km) Attractions Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (0.4 mi/700 m)Downtown/Pacific Street (0.5 mi/800 m)Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium (0.7 mi/1.1 km)Pier and Beach Boardwalk (1 mi/1.7 km)University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) (3.3 mi/5.3 km)Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (6.3 mi/10.2 km)Monterey Bay Aquarium (45.3 mi/75.9 km) Business In-room desksFree wireless Internet access in all rooms

Family-focused budget motel close to famous Beach Boardwalk Travelodge Santa Cruz Riviera is a ten-minute walk to the Pacific Ocean where sun-filled days and peaceful sunsets entertain visitors in this Northern California surf city. Travelodge focuses on the affordable family experience with a quiet policy after 10 p.m. An on-site indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and the skatepark across the street are popular with guests of all ages. Enjoy an affordable stay that's close to the action of the Santa Cruz beach lifestyle. Highlights Indoor heated swimming pool (seasonal)Free morning juice, coffee and pastriesWalk to the beach, pier and Boardwalk in 10 minutesNo noise policy after 10pmFree high-speed Internet access Rooms Travelodge Santa Cruz Riviera is a two-story building with 61 basic motel rooms. Each room is equipped with necessities including a coffee-maker, hairdryer and satellite TV channels. Family suites have two bedrooms. Complimentary high-speed Internet access is available in all units. Features Grab a newspaper, coffee, juice and pastries each morning in the lobby. Kick back while the kids swim in the indoor pool (heated seasonally). An on-site hot tub is heated and open year round. Travelodge Santa Cruz Riviera is located in a suburban center with several restaurants in close proximity. Santa Cruz Skate Park is across the street. The bustling beachfront is just four blocks away. Transportation Santa Cruz Metro Center/Greyhound bus station (0.4 mi/650 m)San Jose International Airport (33.7 mi/52.4 km) Attractions Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (0.6 mi/1 km)Downtown/Pacific Street (0.5 mi/800 m)Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium (0.9 mi/1.5 km)Pier and Beach Boardwalk (0.5 mi/750 m)University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) (4.5 mi/7.3 km)Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (9.4 mi/15.1 km)Monterey Bay Aquarium (44.1 mi/74 km) Business Free high-speed Internet access in all roomsFaxing (fees apply)Free newspapers in the lobby