Walking distance from the beach and Capitola Village, one of the West Coast’s most popular historic seaside resorts, Best Western Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites offers travelers a taste of the classic Northern California beachfront experience. This comfortable and spacious Capitola inn provides easy access to attractions such as The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Seymour Discovery Center and some of the world’s most renowned surf spots. Adjacent to the shops, galleries and restaurants of Capitola Village, the location of this affordable luxury inn offers patrons a wide range of activities close at hand.

It’s an easy stroll to the Capitola Wharf where visitors can rent boats, fish or enjoy sweeping views of the coastline. A few miles away are the villages of Soquel and Aptos, both known for antiques and wineries. Nature lovers can hike, bike or walk through old-growth redwood trees in the nearby Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. Surf fanatics will find the famous Santa Cruz Surf Shop, along with views of local surf legends in action at Santa Cruz’s Pleasure Point.

Whether guests seek a romantic seaside getaway or a family weekend building sandcastles, Best Western Capitola By-the-Sea offers roomy guest quarters with perks such as home-made cookies, in-room fireplaces and whirlpools, free high-speed wireless internet access and complimentary breakfast. An outdoor heated pool and spa caters to salt water-averse swimmers and a fitness center encourages maintenance of toned, beach-ready bodies. The multi-lingual staff, fluent in English, Spanish and French, man the front desk 24-hours a day to ensure guests’ needs are met promptly.

For large events or business meetings, Best Western Capitola By-the-Sea features the Begonia Meeting Room, which overlooks the pool and a garden setting. The room can accommodate up to 100 people when the outdoor courtyard is utilized and features soundproof walls, audio-visual equipment, lectern and access to fax, photocopier and high-speed internet connection. Artwork commissioned by the Capitola Begonia Festival, Art & Wine Festival and Wharf-to-Wharf Race, many pieces of which are by local artists, is displayed throughout the hotel, reflecting a sense of local pride in an area with so much to offer.

Amenities

• Free Parking
• Complimentary continental breakfast & morning newpaper
• Satellite TV (HBO/CNN/ESPN/Discovery), Pay per view movies
• Coffeemaker & teamaker, refrigerator, microwave
• Free in-room high-speed Internet access, wireless internet hotspot
• Free local calls
• Fitness center & outdoor pool & spa
• Granite vanities
• Whirlpool baths & fireplace available
• Discounts for AAA and AARP member
• Children under 12 stay free
• Guest laundry room
• Hair dryer-iron-desk area
• 24 hour desk