Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling - Santa Cruz

$$$$||View on mapSanta Cruz, United States of America311 2Nd Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America, 95060|
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Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling - Santa Cruz
311 2Nd Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America, 95060·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.1Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.1
Staff8.5
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.7
Cleanliness7.6
Facilities7.1
Free WiFi7.0
Who stays here
Couples39%
Families36%
Solo15%
Groups10%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.1Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.1
Staff8.5
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.7
Cleanliness7.6
Facilities7.1
Free WiFi7.0
Who stays here
Couples39%
Families36%
Solo15%
Groups10%

Steps from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk - Free Parking & Free Wi-Fi Included

Amenities & Services

The Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling offers free parking for one car per reservation, a rare find so close to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. The property provides free Wi-Fi throughout, daily housekeeping, and luggage storage for guests. Accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible rooms, emergency cord in bathroom, lower bathroom sink, raised toilet, and toilet with grab rails.

Rooms & Suites

Each guest room at Fireside Inn includes a flat-screen TV with DirecTV cable service and an en suite bathroom. Family rooms are available, accommodating up to six guests in a two-bedroom suite configuration. The property also offers non-smoking rooms throughout and key card access for security.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Located next to Boardwalk Bowl, Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling is less than a 5-minute walk from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and beach. Santa Cruz city center and Municipal Wharf are less than 10 minutes' walk away, while the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is a 5-minute drive. Mystery Spot is a 10-minute drive from the property.

Entertainment & Recreation

Guests step out the door to Boardwalk Bowl, a full-service bowling alley, and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk amusement park with rides, games, and oceanfront dining. The Municipal Wharf offers fishing, seafood restaurants, and sea lion viewing within a short walk. The nearby Santa Cruz Surfing Museum at Lighthouse Point provides insight into local surf history.

Accessibility & Safety

The property is designed with accessibility in mind, offering wheelchair-accessible rooms with raised toilets, grab rails, and lower bathroom sinks. Emergency cords are installed in bathrooms for added safety. Security features include CCTV in common areas and outside property, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers.

  • Location: Next to Boardwalk Bowl, 5 min walk to Santa Cruz Boardwalk
  • Rooms: Family suites with flat-screen TV and DirecTV
  • Parking: Free parking for one car per reservation
  • Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms with emergency cords
  • Entertainment: Steps from bowling alley and amusement park
  • Nearby: 5 min drive to Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, 10 min to Mystery Spot
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 05:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:25
Former name
Paradise Inn by the Beach
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Rooms and availability

Basic Two-Bedroom King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
King Room Mobility accessible
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed
Two-Bedroom King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
TV

Flat-screen TV

Check-in/ Check-out

VIP check-in/ -out

Sports activities

Golf course

Bowling

Wheelchair access

Sports & Fitness

  • Bowling
  • Golf course

Services

  • Housekeeping

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling

💵 Lowest room price 59 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 34.1 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Mineta San Jose International, SJC

Location

311 2Nd Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America, 95060
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311 2Nd Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America, 95060
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311 2Nd Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America, 95060
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