Location. This Best Western Inn located in Santa Cruz, Calif.,is central to major city sights, within one mile of the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Fisherman's Wharf and nearby golf courses. Downtown Santa Cruz, one mile away, is lined with shops, sidewalk cafes, antique stores and art galleries. The nearby beaches offer surfing, boating, whale-watching excursions and fishing tours. Within minutes of the city are wineries with tasting rooms available by appointment. Hotel Features.The Best Western Santa Cruz offers a complimentary continental breakfast featuring omelets and breakfast burritos. The inn offers an indoor hot tub and nearby gazebo with chairs. Other amenities include a steam room. The workout facility features cardiovascular equipment and weight machines. The inn was remodeled in 2002.

Guestrooms. All 28 nonsmoking guestrooms and suites on two stories are accessible via exterior corridors. Rooms are outfitted with cable/satellite television in wood armoires with premium channels and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Bathrooms offer complimentary toiletries. Bedrooms have sitting chairs with ottomans. Also included are coffee/tea makers. Children under 12 can enjoy a complimentary stay when accompanied by a paying adult.

Expert Tip. The Santa Cruz Boardwalk has vintage attractions such as a wooden roller coaster and a carousel with hand-carved wooden horses. Both are open daily in the summer. Also on the boardwalk is Neptune's Kingdom, a giant indoor family recreation center with a two-story miniature golf course.

Room Types:

Standard room with queen bed: One queen bed. Exterior access. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with HBO. Microwave, refrigerator, and coffee/tea maker. Complimentary local calls. Hair dryer. Nonsmoking.

Standard room with king bed: One king bed. Exterior access. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with HBO. Microwave, refrigerator, and coffee/tea maker. Complimentary local calls. Hair dryer. Nonsmoking.

Standard room with two queen beds: Two queen beds. Exterior access. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with HBO. Microwave, refrigerator, and coffee/tea maker. Complimentary local calls. Hair dryer. Nonsmoking.

Pets not allowed Minimum check-in age 21 Check-in time is 3 PM Check-out time is 11 AM

You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.