Best Western Vista Manor Lodge  

On California’s rugged Mendocino coast in Fort Bragg, overlooking the Pacific. Minutes from Glass Beach and Pudding Creek Beach, with MacKerricher State Park, the Skunk Train and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens all close by. Book an ocean-view room and wake up to sea-breeze mornings.

This clean, rustic coastal hotel has 55 air-conditioned guestrooms with coffee/tea makers, cable television (HBO available) and complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet. Choose an ocean-view room for waves-from-bed vibes. Partially open bathrooms, daily housekeeping and six acres of landscaped grounds add to the low-key, laid-back charm.

Splash in the indoor heated pool or take advantage of an outdoor pool. Complimentary high-speed internet and free self-parking keep things easy. On-site tour assistance helps you book whale watching, kayaking, or local excursions. Stroll the lush grounds or walk straight to the nearby beach.

24-hour business center on site plus complimentary high-speed internet. Luggage storage and a safe-deposit box are available. Free self-parking makes travel logistics simple.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning. There’s also a casual on-site restaurant if you want something beyond the morning spread.