Step into a stay that blends comfort with the legacy of California’s natural beauty. The Best Western John Muir Inn in Martinez offers a relaxing escape just minutes from the John Muir National Historic Site and the scenic Carquinez Strait. Whether you are exploring the East Bay or heading to Napa Valley, this hotel provides a convenient base with thoughtful amenities and a welcoming atmosphere.
Guests enjoy spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs, and in-room coffee makers. Start your day with a complimentary breakfast in the Muir Marina Room, then unwind in the outdoor pool or hot tub. The hotel also features meeting spaces, a fitness center, and easy access to public transportation including BART and Amtrak.
Martinez is home to a variety of local events that bring the community together. Visitors can enjoy the Bay Area Craft Beer Festival, the King of the County BBQ and Music Festival, and the annual John Muir Birthday and Earth Day Celebration. Art in the Park and the Martinez Martini Shake Off add a creative and flavorful twist to your stay. With nearby hiking trails, antique shops, and waterfront views, the Best Western John Muir Inn offers a stay that reflects the spirit of its namesake and the charm of the region.
0.11 mile(s) from Contra Costa Cinema, movie theater
0.50 mile(s) from John Muir National Historic Site, tour John Muir's home
3.00 mile(s) from Briones Park, a 6,117-acre park located in the rolling grassy hills between the eastern and western regions of contra costa county. Briones peak is the highest point in the park with an elevation of 1483 feet and offers panoramic views of Mount Diablo and the Diablo Valley to the east, the Sacramento River to the north, and the Berkley Hills and Mount Tamalpais to the west.
4.00 mile(s) from California Grand Casino, play Las Vegas style card games in the bay area.
6.00 mile(s) from Six® Flags Hurrican Harbor, heart pounding water slides, wave pool, lazy river and more.
8.00 mile(s) from Concord Pavilion, outdoor amphitheater
11.00 mile(s) from Heather Farm Garden Center, a non-profit education center in walnut creek serves as a living museum, wedding venue, rental facility and wildlife habitat.
11.00 mile(s) from Lindsay Wildlife Museum, environmental education center housing 50+ species of live, non-releasable California wildlife.
12.00 mile(s) from Mount Diablo State Park, Mount Diablo is the mountain of the Diablo range.
17.00 mile(s) from Napa Valley Wineries, wine tasting and tours.
15.00 mile(s) from Six Flags®, amusement park
20.00 mile(s) from Tilden Park, is a 2,079-acre regional park in the east bay area and is between the Berkley Hills and San Pablo Ridge.
20.00 mile(s) from Berkeley Art Museum, center for study and education with museum, gallery and film archive.
20.00 mile(s) from Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Tony Award-winning regional theatre.
20.00 mile(s) from Chabot Space & Science Center, is located in Oakland, is a hands-on center featuring interactive exhibits, a digital planetarium, a large screen theater, hands-on activate and three powerful telescopes.
20.00 mile(s) from Lawrence Hall of Science, guests can sit atop a fiberglass whale, explore hands on exhibits and check out the planetarium.
20.00 mile(s) from Oakland Coliseum, home of the Oakland Athletics, Oakland Raiders and the Golden State Warriors.
20.00 mile(s) from Oakland Museum of California, specializes in the natural science, history and art of the golden state.
20.00 mile(s) from Oakland 100-acre zoo features 650+ native and exotic animals.
20.00 mile(s) from Paramount Theatre, a 3,040-seat art deco movie theater located in Oakland California.
20.00 mile(s) from USS Potomac, formerly USUGC Electra, was Franklin Delano Roosevelt's presidential yacht from 1963 until his death in 1945.
28.00 mile(s) from Muir Woods
33.00 mile(s) from San Francisco Pier 39, Fisherman's Warf
Dining
Across the street from Kinder’s Meat, BBQ
Across the street from Cinco De Mayo, Mexican
Across the street from Round Table Pizza, Italian
Across the street from Peking of Tokyo, Japanese and Chinese
Across the street from Pasta Bella, Italian
Across the street from JP’s Bistro,
Across the street from Burger King, hamburgers
Across the street from Ian’s Yogurt, ice cream
Across the street from Bagel Street Cafe, bagels and coffee
Across the street from Los Caporales Taqueria, Mexican
Across the street from Starbucks Coffee,
1.00 mile(s) from Mangia Bene, award winning Italian
1.20 mile(s) from Subway®, sandwiches
1.20 mile(s) from Sumo Grill, Japanese
1.40 mile(s) from Taco Bell®, Mexican
5.00 mile(s) from Benihana, Japanese steak house
8.00 mile(s) from Pasta Primavera Cafe, pasta
10.00 mile(s) from California Cafe, fresh ingredients and surprising flavor combinations
Education
3.00 mile(s) from Diablo Valley College
20.00 mile(s) from University of California
Nearby Cities
2.00 mile(s) from Pleasant Hill
3.00 mile(s) from Concord
10.00 mile(s) from Walnut Creek
20.00 mile(s) from Berkeley
20.00 mile(s) from Oakland
28.00 mile(s) from San Francisco
28.00 mile(s) from Napa
50.00 mile(s) from San Jose
Recreation
3.00 mile(s) from Martinez Marina, for fishing or boating
3.00 mile(s) from Carquinez Strait, for fishing or hiking
3.00 mile(s) from NorCal Courts
3.00 mile(s) from Joe DiMaggio Waterfront Park Softball Fields
3.00 mile(s) from Rankin Park & Aquatic Center
4.00 mile(s) from Diablo Creek Golf Course
Shopping
0.01 mile(s) from Muir Station Shopping Center, conveniently located across the street
2.00 mile(s) from Downtown Martinez, antique shops
5.00 mile(s) from Sun Valley Shopping Mall
11.00 mile(s) from Broadway Shopping Center
28.00 mile(s) from Napa Premium Outlets
Transportation
3.00 mile(s) from Amtrak rail station , (From the Best Western John Muir Inn take a day trip via Amtrak to Yosemite.).
3.00 mile(s) from Martinez bus terminal
5.00 mile(s) from Buchanan Field, local airport
28.00 mile(s) from Oakland International Airport
32.00 mile(s) from San Francisco International Airport
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Does the Best Western John Muir Inn offer breakfast?
The Best Western John Muir Inn includes a free breakfast, served daily.
Q. Is the Best Western John Muir Inn Pet Friendly?
We are pet friendly and allow up to two dogs in a rented room. The size limit for any one dog shall be 80 pounds. Other pet types (e.g. cats) may be allowed upon the hotel’s approval prior to arrival. The pet friendly rate is $30 per day. A refundable cleaning and damage deposit of $150 is required upon check-in. If damage occurs or excessive cleaning is needed, the deposit can become non-refundable and the hotel may charge additionally to cover the costs of repair or cleaning.
Q. What time is Check-in at the Best Western John Muir Inn?
Check-in time at the Best Western John Muir Inn is 3:00 P.M.
Q. What time is Check-out at the Best Western John Muir Inn?
Check-out time at the Best Western John Muir Inn is 11:00 A.M.
Q. Does the Best Western John Muir Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, we offer free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and all guest rooms.
Q. Does the Best Western John Muir Inn have a pool?
Yes, enjoy our outdoor pool
Q. Does the Best Western John Muir Inn have a fitness center?
Yes, the Best Western John Muir Inn is pleased to offer guests a fitness center/health club