Centrally located in Capitola, this award-winning central California hotel offers easy access to a variety of local attractions. The friendly staff at the Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites is ready to ensure a comfortable and relaxing stay in central California. The hotel offers easy access to Capitola Beach and Wharf and historic Capitola Village, which offers unique shops, art galleries and fine dining restaurants. The beach offers all the ocean-based activities you could hope for, including surfing, diving, boating and whale and dolphin watching. Thanks to the mild local climate, our hotel near the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk is a great place to come when you want to enjoy the water any time of year. The hotel offers spacious, well-appointed guest rooms, each featuring a mini refrigerator, microwave, 39-inch flat screen TVs in all the standard rooms, 46-inch flat screen TVs in the suites and high-speed Internet access. Guests who prefer more spacious accommodations may choose a mini suite with a fireplace or a two-room suite with an in-room spa. Amenities at our Capitola hotel include a complimentary full hot breakfast each morning, and year-round, outdoor heated swimming pool, a spa, an exercise facility and dry cleaning services. The Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites is near great surf spots such as Pleasure Point and Lighthouse Point for avid surfers. Attend the annual Capitola Art and Wine festival. Less than an hour's drive away guests can visit Carmel-by-the-Sea, the Steinbeck Museum, Monterey Bay with its aquarium and the Redwood Forest. There's more than enough to do for anyone looking to enjoy a relaxing seaside vacation at our hotel on the Central California coast. Book your stay at the Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites today and discover why our peaceful, smoke-free and pet free property has built up a reputation for friendliness. We now have EV Charging Stations. Tesla vehicles will need to bring their own adapter.