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Santa Cruz Inn
Right in the heart of downtown Riverside, Santa Cruz Inn keeps you close to the Riverside Convention Center and the historic Fox Performing Arts Center.
A Centrally Located Riverside Inn
Santa Cruz Inn is a quiet, no-frills Riverside, CA inn ideally located near everything that matters. You’ll be a short drive from UC Riverside and the National Orange Show Events Center, with downtown dining, coffee, and entertainment just steps away.
Our Rooms
Santa Cruz Inn offers guest rooms designed for a restful stay.
Whether you’re visiting for work, events, or a quick getaway, our rooms provide a comfortable and practical place to rest in downtown Riverside.
Things to Do
Explore exciting attractions and restaurants in Riverside, California.
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Riverside Downtown
Riverside Downtown -
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EXPLORE THE AREA
Explore the Area -
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DINING
DINING -
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Entertainment
Entertainment
About Us
Built in 1927, Santa Cruz Inn Riverside is a smoke-free hotel focused on comfort, value, and convenience. Situated just steps from the Riverside Convention Center, we’re also a short drive from UC Riverside and the National Orange Show Events Center. Enjoy a straightforward, welcoming stay close to downtown dining, coffee shops, and entertainment.
''Super friendly and inviting staff with a welcome like your are family or a great friend visiting and at a great rate what more could you ask for clean and quite grounds no hanging out so it's family safe just a great all the way around hotel to stay at if you are going to riverside this is a must stay hotel plus it has so much food choices and looks of wonderful site seeing to enjoys I'm definitely coming back''
Anita Carter