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The Palomar Inn

1344 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$3,550 - $4,850 Studio 1 Bath
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Pricing and Floor Plans

2 Bedroom

$3,550 - $4,850
Studio, 1 Bath
410 Sq. Ft.

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* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Property Information

  • Built in 1929
  • 90 units / 7 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $35

Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Handrails
  • Heating
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Ice Maker

Community Features

  • Furnished Units Available
  • Hearing Impaired Accessible
  • Individual Locking Bedrooms
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Multi Use Room
  • Online Services
  • Private Bathroom
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Public Transportation

Map of The Palomar Inn

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Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable90 / 100

Transit

Good public transit70 / 100

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable90 / 100

Bikeability

Exceptionally bikeable90 / 100

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Transit

Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
45 min Drive
San José International
Airport
Monterey Regional
54 min Drive
Monterey Regional

Moving to Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Palomar Inn proximity to River Walk Plaza, Pacific Square, and Soquel Ocean Center. River Walk Plaza is 0.2 miles away, and Pacific Square is within a 2 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 70, The Palomar Inn has good public transit, including 5 transit stops within 44.8 miles. Transit options include Capitol Caltrain Station Southbound and Blossom Hill Caltrain Station Southbound.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Palomar Inn are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2 miles, including Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Neary Lagoon, and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.

Airports

Living in Downtown Santa Cruz provides easy access to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located just 45 minutes from The Palomar Inn. Another nearby airport is Monterey Regional, located 43.3 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

9 rating

Westlake Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

7 rating

Brook Knoll Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

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New Horizons School

Grades K-5

Private

9 rating

Mission Hill Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

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Holy Cross

Grades PK-8

Private

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Good Shepherd Catholic School

Grades PK-8

Private

10 rating

Santa Cruz High

Grades 9-12

Public

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MCP Middle and High School

Grades 6-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

UC Santa Cruz

Drive: 12 min (4.4 mi)

Cabrillo College

Drive: 11 min (7.1 mi)

About The Palomar Inn

The Palomar Hotel in downtown Santa Cruz was designed by the prominent early 20th century architect William Henry Weeks. Built in 1929 then remodeled in 1985 and 1990, the building represents a commitment to quality construction and details of... design that are rare today. The Palomar was the pride of the Santa Cruz Community when built and it remains a beautiful and historic downtown landmark.

The structure is a concrete-clad vertical-ribbed style that is quintessential late 1920s American modernism. It is embellished with elaborate Art Deco-inspired elements, including the busts of conquistadores and natives embedded in the upper façade. The exterior incorporates such details as chevron geometric designs and terracotta demi-relief sculptures. Architect William H. Weeks is primarily known for his many school and library designs and is recognized for his proficiency in the Spanish Eclectic and Art Deco styles. His work is found throughout California, including the greater Santa Cruz area, as his original California practice was founded in Watsonville.

The Palomar Inn is now a residential property with 94 SRO units and 3, 1-bedroom apartments, providing a safe and gracious homesite with downtown convenience.

All units have a private bathroom

All rooms have a mountain, bay, or downtown view

All rooms have cable/internet connections

Coin operated laundry on site

Resident manager and night manager on-site

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