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About the Hotel

619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America

Rooms & Amenities

Surf City Inn & Suites offers newly remodeled guest rooms and multi-room suites. Options include single queen rooms, king suites, and two-queen suites, some with kitchenettes. All rooms include complimentary WiFi, a refrigerator, microwave, premium cable channels, and a coffee machine. Accessible rooms feature roll-in showers, grab bars, and visual alarms.

Dining Nearby

Guests can walk to nearby restaurants like Tony’s Pizza and The Coffee Bean. The Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk area, a 10-minute walk away, offers seafood spots and casual dining options.

Leisure & Pool

The hotel has a year-round indoor heated pool and hot tub. Surfing lessons, live music venues, and art galleries are within walking distance. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, with its iconic Giant Dipper roller coaster, is 1.5 km away.

Location & Access

The hotel is at 619 Riverside Avenue, a 10-minute walk from the Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk. California Highway 1 is easily accessible via Ocean Street. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 55 km away.

Services & Accessibility

The 24-hour front desk provides concierge service and ticket assistance. Complimentary self-parking and multilingual staff are available. The property is fully wheelchair accessible, with ADA-compliant rooms, corridors, and pool lifts. Service animals are welcome, and pet-friendly rooms are offered for an additional fee.

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From cozy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Superior Double Room

Max:

4 persons

25 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

295 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Deluxe Two-Bedroom Suite

Max:

4 persons

295 sq. feet

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1 King Size Bed

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Center

Santa Cruz2300 ft

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 33.4 mi

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 42.0 mi

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Baggage storage
Vending machines

Sports & Fitness

Hiking
Golf course

Services

Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Poolside snack bar
Snack bar
Picnic area/ Tables

Business

Business center
Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Jacuzzi

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America

Map view

619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America

City landmarks

Mall

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

1.0 mi

Harbor

Santa Cruz Wharf

1.0 mi

Museums

Museum of Art and History

3400 ft

Museums

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

4500 ft

Shopping Area

Pacific Garden Mall

3400 ft

35 Pacific Ave

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

1.0 mi

Museums

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

1.3 mi

Lighthouse Point West Cliff Drive

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

1.2 mi

Parks

Neary Lagoon Park

1.2 mi

Spa Center

Well Within Spa

2100 ft

Beach st

Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf

2100 ft

144 School St

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

1.1 mi

400 Beach St

Giant Dipper

2300 ft

400 Beach St

Undertow

2100 ft

Spa Center

Tea House Spa

3400 ft

400 Beach St

Cave Train

2500 ft

Store

Cowell Beach

1.0 mi

Beach

Seabright State Beach

4500 ft

Store

Cowell's Beach Surf Shop

2700 ft

Parks

Abbott Square

2700 ft

Store

Shopper's Corner

2800 ft

400 Beach St

Sky Glider

1.0 mi

600 West Cliff Drive

To Honor Surfing Monument

1.1 mi

Beach

Main Beach

1.0 mi

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Holiday Train

2200 ft

325 Soquel Ave at Ocean Avenue

The Satellite Workspace and Digital Media Studio

2300 ft

Store

Whole Foods Market

3700 ft

102 Ocean View Ave

Ocean View Park

4700 ft

Nearby

299 San Lorenzo Boulevard

Mike Fox Skate Park

900 ft

Raymond St

Beach Flats Community Garden

1600 ft

Restaurants

Firefly Coffee House

1800 ft

131 Front St # A # A

Fire Fly Cafe

1400 ft

131 Front St # A # A

Snap Taco

1500 ft

1108 Pacific Ave

Pizza My Heart

2700 ft

1116 Pacific Ave Ste B

The Sandwich Spot

2400 ft

1010 Pacific Ave

Bagelry

2500 ft

320 Cedar St Ste A

Coaster's Bar and Grill

2800 ft

115 Cliff St

Five Guys Burgers & Fries

2900 ft

1101 Pacific Ave. Suite A

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

76%

enjoyed their stay & would return

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

7.7

Location

8.7

Service

6.3

Dining

7.7

Mary

United States of America, February 2024

7.0/10

The hotel offers a comfortable stay with some drawbacks. The rooms are spacious and cozy, but with furniture from the dumpster. The service is decent but lacking in customer care. The location is convenient, close to the beach but with potential safety concerns. The dining experience includes homemade local products but could be improved. Overall, a mixed bag with both positive and negative aspects.

Rooms

7.0

The separate bedroom provided a cozy and spacious feel despite the furniture being from the dumpster. However, having only 1 TV was a bit limiting.

Service

6.0

The service was satisfactory but could definitely use more attention to customer service details. They did offer tours and ticket assistance.

Location

8.0

The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of the beach and the Santa Cruz boardwalk, making it easy to explore the area. However, it's notable that there are safety concerns in the drought-stricken California area.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offered included enjoyable homemade local products. However, there is room for improvement to enhance the dining options.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate, catering to basic needs. However, some upgrades could enhance the overall guest experience.

Dick

United States of America, December 2023

8.6/10

The hotel offers an excellent location near the beach and the pier, with easy access to the Boardwalk. The rooms are spacious, perfect for a getaway, and come with a separate bedroom. The service is satisfactory, yet more emphasis on customer service would enhance the experience. The dining options are included and feature gourmet products, adding a touch of luxury to the stay.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms are spacious and well-furnished with a separate bedroom, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Service

7.0

The customer service is average but could be improved to provide a more personalized experience for guests.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is superb, within walking distance of the beach, the pier, and the Boardwalk, making it convenient for leisure activities.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience is delightful, with gourmet products included in the menu, although more variety could be a welcomed addition.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities are well-maintained and offer a touch of luxury to the overall experience.

Albert

United States of America, September 2023

6.8/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The accommodation offered clean and comfortable rooms with separate bedrooms, but the furniture seemed a bit outdated. The service, although lacking in customer focus, provided helpful tours and ticket assistance. The location was convenient for leisure walks to the beach and the nearby boardwalk, making it a nice retreat after a long day exploring. The dining experience, which included freshly squeezed juice, was a pleasant surprise. However, the lack of modern amenities impacted the overall comfort and value for money of the facilities.

Rooms

7.0

The separate bedroom was a nice touch in the clean and comfortable room.

Service

6.0

While the service could improve in terms of customer focus, the tours and ticket assistance were helpful.

Location

8.0

Conveniently situated within walking distance of the beach and half a mile from the boardwalk, making it an easy walk to the pier.

Dining

8.0

I appreciated the freshly squeezed juice offered during dining.