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Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Santa Cruz California
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
This hotel has renovations that may affect your stay read more

Renovations

The property will be renovating from February 16 2026 to March 13 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Your basecamp for adrenaline awaits at Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites, where epic adventures start and end in ultimate comfort, you'll be near the beach, a 5-minute drive from Capitola Beach and 8 minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This hotel is 25 minutes drive to Monterey Bay and 25 minutes drive to University of California, Santa Cruz.

Thrill-seekers will love jetted bathtub, complimentary high-speed WiFi, in-room coffee & tea facilities, air conditioning, a 36-inch flat-screen TV, mini-refrigerator, cable & satellite channels and a private bathroom with premium toiletries, secure kit storage and rugged décor. Conveniences include an iron and ironing board, wheelchair-accessibility, an alam clock, a phone and a desk.

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Property Details

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Vending machine
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Free wired internet
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Number of hot tubs - 1
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Recycling
  • LED light bulbs
  • Luggage storage
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Fence around pool
  • Year Built - 1999
  • Total number of rooms - 58
  • Number of floors - 3

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Other details

A complimentary continental breakfast is included.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Hooper Beach - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Capitola Beach - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
The Hook - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Capitola Wharf - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Capitola Mercantile - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
38th Avenue Beach Access - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Esplanade Park Beach - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Capitola Historical Museum - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Potbelly Beach - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Pleasure Point Park - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Twin Lakes State Beach - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Santa Maria's Beach - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Moran Lake Beach - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Sunny Cove Beach - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Santa Cruz Harbor - 3.3 km / 2 mi
The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 20 km / 12.4 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 61.3 km / 38.1 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 59.9 km / 37.2 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 57.3 km / 35.6 mi
The preferred airport for Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC).

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • For details on Best Western's privacy policy, visit www.bestwestern.com/privacy.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Beach nearby
  • Essential workers only - NO

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Location

1435 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, California 95010, United States
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