Lakes, rivers and oceans, oh my! Best Western hotels on the water

Let's face it. On hot summer days, we all just want to be by the water. Spending time at the lake, on the river, or at the beach is relaxing, refreshing and cool. Best Western with hotels throughout the country has many properties that can get you right on the water.

Here are a few:

Beach: You can run right down to the beach and play in the crashing waves at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Monterey Beach Resort (pictured above) in Northern California. Walk to the nearby Monterey Aquarium, go on a whale watching tour, take a surf lesson, or simply sit on your balcony and breathe in the fresh salty air.

River: At the BEST WESTERN PREMIER Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center in Osh Kosh, Wisc., ask for one of the corner rooms, with windows running the full length of the room and overlooking the Fox River. Enjoy a burger or a cocktail at its waterfront restaurant.

Lake: The BEST WESTERN PLUS Lake Front Hotel sits on the banks of Moses Lake, one of the largest lakes in the state of Washington with 120 miles of shoreline.