Surf City Inn & Suites

619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 US

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2.0 Star Property Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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3.0/5

Based on 15 guest reviews

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Number of indoor pools - 1
Smoke-free property

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07/27/2026 - 07/28/2026

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Verified Reviews of Surf City Inn & Suites

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:

"Pretty good place"

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Reasonably priced, pretty clean, not very quiet some of the time, competent staff,.

Michael L. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

19-Feb-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Feb 16 to Fri Feb 20 2026 at a $69.99 average nightly rate.

"It was worse than before. More noisy. Especially at nights, less clean and neat."

Overall Score3.0/ 5

I hope they gonna fix the shortcomings soon. Thank you.

Madlen M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

18-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 13 to Wed Jun 18 2025 at a $188.57 average nightly rate.

"Comfy room, clean, everything in working order."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Comfy room, clean, everything in working order. Stayed one night with my daughters and they loved the heated pool and comfortable beds. We will stay again next time we are in town.

Rosapba G. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

24-Feb-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Feb 21 to Sat Feb 22 2025 at a $76.50 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Surf City Inn and Suites, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This spa motel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Capitola Beach.

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Surf City Inn and Suites.

Make yourself at home in one of the 66 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Mimi De Marta Dog Park - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Ocean Street - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Pacific Avenue - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Pacific Garden Mall - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Sky Glider - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Boardwalk Bowl - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Cocoanut Grove - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Santa Cruz Wharf - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Seabright Beach - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Cowell's Beach - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi

The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26.3 km / 16.4 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 67.6 km / 42 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 55.9 km / 34.8 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 62.4 km / 38.8 mi

Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.

Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this motel include concierge services, a picnic area, and a vending machine.

Amenities / Features

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Vending machine
Luggage storage
Parking (limited spaces)
Business center
24-hour front desk
Number of hot tubs - 1
Number of indoor pools - 1
Smoke-free property
Picnic area

Total number of rooms - 66
Number of floors - 2

Professional property host/manager
No cribs (infant beds) available
No rollaway/extra beds available
By ocean
Beach nearby

Garden
Snack bar/deli
Wheelchair accessible parking
Bicycle rentals nearby
Tours/ticket assistance
Full-service spa
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

The Surf City Inn & Suites is a quick 40 minute drive from San Jose Mineta Airport.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

Free Continental breakfast

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

We offer pet specific rooms, please call in advance for a pet friendly room

Internet / WiFI

Free of Charge, wifi is available through-out the property.

Misc Fees / Policies

Pet fee: USD 45 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: USD 45 (subject to availability)
A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.