West Cliff Inn’s Food Tour Package Offers Taste of Santa Cruz

Local eateries, culture and history are on the menu for guests who book the new Food Tour Package at the West Cliff Inn in Santa Cruz.

Offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, March 23 through Nov. 11, this getaway combines a stay at one of the region’s most enticing inns, with an in-depth culinary walk through hidden neighborhoods of one of California’s favorite beach towns.

The Santa Cruz Food Tour package includes one night at the West Cliff Inn, two tickets for the Santa Cruz Food Tour ($105 value), Four Sisters Inns’ signature buffet breakfast, afternoon wine and hors d’oeuvres, homemade cookies, and use of the inn’s bicycles to pedal around the area.

Both locals and visitors alike are fans of the Food Tour, which explores a 1.7-mile walk for about three and one-half hours, starting at 2 p.m. As participants sample delectables in out-of-the-way eateries, they also learn the history of Santa Cruz and its colorful neighborhoods. Walkers are advised to arrive hungry, as the afternoon of noshing is guaranteed to leave them full. Options are available for those with special dietary needs or preferences, such as vegetarian or dairy-free.

Rates for the package vary depending upon date and room selected. In the spring and fall, from March 23 to April 30, and again Sept. 1 to Nov. 11, costs range from $240 to $340, depending upon guestroom choice. During the summer season, package rates range from $270 to $395.

All 10 guestrooms at the West Cliff Inn feature marble tile bathrooms, and some include a jetted spa tub or separate sitting area. Nine rooms have fireplaces. One room has a private deck with an outdoor jetted spa. Each room also has complimentary high-speed Internet access, an MP3 player, and a flat-panel, wall-mounted television.

The West Cliff Inn is ideally located on a bluff across from Cowell’s Beach and the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The Surf Museum is just down the block. The stately, three-story Italianate Victorian has been completely renovated and offers a breezy, coastal décor. For reservations or more information, call the West Cliff Inn toll-free at (800) 979-0910, or visit the company’s website at www.foursisters.com.