Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton  

On California’s Monterey Bay coast in Aptos, just steps from the Aptos History Museum and a short walk to Seacliff State Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Capitola Beach and nearby redwood parks are a quick drive, so it’s easy to mix beach days with hiking and local sights.

This coastal inn has 148 air-conditioned rooms, including about 10 oversized suites, many with private furnished balconies or patios and pillowtop beds. Rooms include refrigerators and LCD televisions, plus designer toiletries in the bathrooms. The grounds are quietly landscaped with a courtyard, koi pond and waterfall; note there is no elevator.

Soak in the heated outdoor pool and hot tub, or hit the 24-hour fitness center. The property offers wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area and complimentary wireless internet. Self parking is available onsite, and the setting is perfect for waking up to sea-breeze mornings.

Event and meeting space spans roughly 2,400 square feet with multiple meeting rooms and capacity for up to about 150 guests. A 24-hour business center, express check-out, laundry/dry cleaning and lobby newspapers round out practical on-site services.

An on-site restaurant and bar/lounge serves American-style fare and offers room service during limited hours. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily to fuel beach and adventure days.