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About the Hotel

611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

Rooms & Amenities

Rio Vista Inn & Suites offers 12 rooms, including ADA-accessible options. Rooms feature views of the San Lorenzo River or the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Each room includes a 40-inch LED HDTV, iPod docking station, iron, hairdryer, and wireless internet. Bathrooms have WaterSense-certified fixtures, rainfall showers, and complimentary toiletries. Some rooms have original Victorian details like arched windows and hardwood floors.

Dining & Refreshments

Guests have access to a cappuccino/espresso center and juice station. Complimentary refreshments like water, coffee, tea, and juice are available throughout the day. The lounge area includes seating by a fireplace.

Leisure & Activities

The hotel is steps from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Wharf. Nearby activities include surfing, whale watching, kayaking, and swimming. Guests can visit Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Natural Bridges State Beach, or the Mystery Spot. The UC Santa Cruz campus and Pasatiempo Golf Club are also close by.

Location & Access

The hotel is on Beach Hill, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It is a 55 km drive from Mineta San Jose International Airport. Public transport includes nearby bus stops and the Metro Station (Line 5). The area has restaurants like Tony's Pizza and The Coffee Bean, as well as shops like Urban Outfitters.

Services & Accessibility

The hotel provides concierge services for local activity recommendations. ADA-compliant features include roll-in showers, grab bars, and lowered counter heights. Staff are trained in Universal Precaution methods for hygiene. Housekeeping uses disposable gloves and follows strict sanitization protocols. Service animals are welcome, and accessible parking is available.

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

Deluxe Queen Room # 5

2 persons

21 m²

1 King-size bed

Heating

Fireplace

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Deluxe Queen Room # 2

2 persons

21 m²

1 King-size bed

Heating

Fireplace

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Queen Room #17 Annexed

2 persons

13 m²

1 King-size bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Standard Queen Room #15 Annexed

2 persons

12 m²

1 King-size bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Getting around

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City Centre

Santa Cruz800 m

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 54.0 km

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 67.9 km

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Adults only

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Services

Housekeeping

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Garden area

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

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611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

City landmarks

Harbour

Santa Cruz Wharf

770 m

Museum

Museum of Art and History

1.2 km

Museum

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

1.4 km

Landmark

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

810 m

Shopping Area

Pacific Garden Mall

960 m

Landmark

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

1.6 km

Museum

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

2.2 km

Park

Neary Lagoon Park

1.9 km

Landmark

To Honor Surfing Monument

1.5 km

Spa Centre

Tea House Spa

650 m

Spa Centre

Well Within Spa

680 m

Landmark

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

1.6 km

Landmark

Cave Train

620 m

Store

Cowell Beach

970 m

Store

Cowell's Beach Surf Shop

790 m

Landmark

Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf

1.3 km

Park

Abbott Square

980 m

Store

Shopper's Corner

1.1 km

Beach

Seabright State Beach

1.8 km

Landmark

The Satellite Workspace and Digital Media Studio

770 m

Landmark

Lighthouse Field State Beach

2.3 km

Landmark

Ocean View Park

1.7 km

Nearby

Mall

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

500 m

400 Beach St

Sky Glider

510 m

400 Beach St

Giant Dipper

520 m

400 Beach St

Undertow

460 m

299 San Lorenzo Boulevard

Mike Fox Skate Park

380 m

Raymond St

Beach Flats Community Garden

420 m

Beach

Main Beach

550 m

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Holiday Train

590 m

Restaurants

Beach Street Cafe

520 m

399 Beach St

South Beach Pizza Company

560 m

303 Beach St

Saturn Cafe

510 m

145 Laurel Street

The Picnic Basket

790 m

125 Beach St

Casablanca Bistro

660 m

101 Main St

Sawasdee By The Sea

690 m

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Mumbai Delights

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810 Pacific Ave

Zachary's Restaurant

630 m

819 Pacific Avenue

Tampico Kitchen & Lounge LNG

610 m

822 Pacific Ave

Subway

630 m

825 Pacific Avenue

A Slice of Kianti's

710 m

46 Front St

Sesame

700 m

435 Front St

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About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining & Refreshments

Leisure & Activities

Location & Access

Services & Accessibility

Choose the Room

Check Dates & Room Rates

Getting around

Amenities

General

Sports & Fitness

Services

Business

Spa & Leisure

Room features

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Media

Room decor

Location

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