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A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

1. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Wilder Beach

Erin

NT$2,912

NT$3,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Wilder Beach

Ingrid

NT$3,622

NT$4,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Wilder Beach

Natalya

NT$3,754

NT$4,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

4. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 4.8 km from Wilder Beach

James

NT$2,353

NT$3,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

5. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.8 km from Wilder Beach

Carlos

NT$1,644

NT$2,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10.2 km from Wilder Beach

William

NT$4,294

NT$4,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

7. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

11.4 km from Wilder Beach

Steven

NT$3,117

NT$3,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

8. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

10.3 km from Wilder Beach

Nathan

NT$4,186

NT$4,822 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

9. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Wilder Beach

Bertha

NT$3,062

NT$3,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.

A stone building with a turret, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.

A bar area with a curved granite countertop, multiple bar stools, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.

10. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10.3 km from Wilder Beach

Christopher

NT$3,641

NT$4,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

11. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.2 km from Wilder Beach

Sherlyn

NT$3,484

NT$4,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

12. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.7 km from Wilder Beach

Grester

NT$3,940

NT$4,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

13. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Wilder Beach

Nova

NT$2,635

NT$3,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter with a display, and shelves with bottles.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

14. Inn At Pasatiempo

7.2 km from Wilder Beach

Paul

NT$3,214

NT$3,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

15. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

15.2 km from Wilder Beach

Michael

NT$3,361

NT$3,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Wilder Beach

Steve

NT$4,004

NT$4,625 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

17. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.9 km from Wilder Beach

Michael

NT$1,979

NT$2,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a desk with a computer and a lamp. Large windows offer a view of trees and a building outside.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A spacious living area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

18. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

13.9 km from Wilder Beach

Robin

NT$3,327

NT$3,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A large ceramic pot with a rustic finish, placed on a circular stone base surrounded by small pebbles.

A hotel with a tiled roof, a parking lot, and a view of the surrounding area.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area with a sink and counter.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, a coffee maker, and a view of the outdoors.

19. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

15.6 km from Wilder Beach

Rich

NT$3,408

NT$3,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

A motel sign with a neon 'NO VACANCY' message.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder on one side, surrounded by a concrete deck.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

20. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Wilder Beach

Michael

NT$2,224

NT$2,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Wilder Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 714 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Ocean Pacific Lodge	8.8 Excellent 1,555 reviews	View
Seaside Inn & Suites	8.2 Very good 1,136 reviews	View

Top Wilder Beach Hotel Reviews

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"The property is close enough to the Boardwalk to walk. The staff were pleasant and helpful. The room was clean but dated, but if you need a kitchen, you have one although no utensils of any kind. So if you plan to cook, you'll need to bring your own pots, pans, utensils, etc. I took a griddle and food that could be microwaved as we had three children with us. Most other hotels I looked at, we would have needed to reserve two rooms to accomodate all of us. We had two bedrooms but only one TV, would have been better to have one in each room."

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome place! Enjoyed the stay great location."

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Great place !"

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"It was not a bad place to stay. Just do not stay in room 204 if someone is above you. First night was the absolute worst I have ever experienced listening to people until 4am. Calling office and complaining. Second night was great! Owen was very helpful and reassured us that nobody was in that room our second night. I would stay again just mindful of the room location. Maybe a top floor"

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This property is beautifully landscaped with very nice, clean rooms. It offers a free breakfast with many choices. If you have mobility issues, be aware there is no elevator and the breakfast room is on the second floor. It is not extremely close to the wharf or boardwalk, so plan to drive or Uber there unless you’re an avid walker. Staff was very friendly & responsive."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed the spacious room (king bed and couch) although we didn’t use the pull out couch it had 2 tvs and separate areas to enjoy in case you have more than 2 people."

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I was very pleased with my stay it was very clean and it’s at a great location"

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Was an awesome experience. Was happy to see a small food items to order. Wish there was more kid friendly items for dinner to order. Besides that the place was fabulous"

Other attractions near Wilder Beach

A coastal landscape with cliffs, a clear sky, and a dirt path.

Fern Grotto Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fern Grotto Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs and waves crashing against them.

Wilder Ranch State Park

Enjoy a trip to Wilder Ranch State Park and popular activities like surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Wilder Beach Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Younger Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Younger Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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Sand Plant Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sand Plant Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory during your travels in Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.

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De Anza Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at De Anza Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Explore the lovely green spaces of Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and enjoy the surfing in Nobel. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Wilder Beach?

Wilder Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 344 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Wilder Beach?

La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. It's located 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Wilder Beach. Other good choices within 5 miles include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA and Mission Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Wilder Beach?

Expedia has 344 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Wilder Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Wilder Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Wilder Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Wilder Beach?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Wilder Beach, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Wilder Beach?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Lighthouse Point Park, Williams-Reynolds House, and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse are must-sees while exploring the area. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve, and University Terrace Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Wilder Beach hotels

1. Mission Inn

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

4. Ocean Pacific Lodge

5. Seaside Inn & Suites

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

7. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

8. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

9. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

10. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

11. Marea Sol Hotel

12. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

13. Carousel Beach Inn

14. Inn At Pasatiempo

15. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

17. Beachview Inn

18. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

19. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

20. National 9 Santa Cruz

Compare popular hotels close to Wilder Beach

Top Wilder Beach Hotel Reviews

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Ocean Pacific Lodge

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Casablanca On The Beach

Mission Inn

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Marea Sol Hotel

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Other attractions near Wilder Beach

Fern Grotto Beach

Wilder Ranch State Park

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Younger Beach

Sand Plant Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

De Anza Beach

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

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