Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
With a stay at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Mystery Spot.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-out and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Hindi, English, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (7.8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Free wifi
Spa
Parking
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Location
7.8/10
Recommendation
81.4%
Closest airports
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
26.7 km / 16.6 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY)
67.9 km / 42.2 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)
56.3 km / 35 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal)
62.8 km / 39 mi
Beaches nearby
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Santa Cruz Main Beach
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Main Beach
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Seabright Beach
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Cowell's Beach
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
What's nearby
Ocean Street
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Sky Glider
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Boardwalk Bowl
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Pacific Avenue
0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Cocoanut Grove
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Pacific Garden Mall
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Santa Cruz Wharf
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Free wifi
Spa
Parking
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Parking and transportation
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Things to do
Television
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Full-service spa
Parking (limited spaces)
Languages spoken
Hindi
English
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
No accessible shuttle
High-speed internet access
Access via exterior corridors
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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