Built on the foundation of an old tannery and mill, the Babbling Brook Inn fully embodies its name with cascading waterfalls and a meandering brook set amongst the thick pine and redwood trees at this secluded nook. A truly romantic inn, each room is themed after old-world artists and poets such as Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, and Degas. Some rooms include whirlpools, fireplaces, and robes. Conveniently located near Highway 1 and just blocks from downtown, this quaint inn is also just a short distance from the University of California Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Babbling Brook Inn Amenities:

• 13 rooms. Complimentary full breakfast. Check-in 3 pm, check-out 11:30 am. Whirlpool. Credit cards accepted.