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

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.

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

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

1. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Wilder Beach

Jerry

NT$3,531

NT$4,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

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

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

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

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Wilder Beach

Monika

NT$4,033

NT$4,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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 modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

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.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Wilder Beach

Natalya

NT$4,588

NT$5,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

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.

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

4. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 4.8 km from Wilder Beach

Beatriz

NT$2,846

NT$3,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

5. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 5.4 km from Wilder Beach

Monique Marie

NT$3,162

NT$3,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

6. Monarch Cove Inn

12.2 km from Wilder Beach

William

NT$6,097

NT$6,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

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

Two black chairs and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor and plain walls.

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

7. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Wilder Beach

James

NT$2,523

NT$2,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A patio with two chairs and a table, a fire in the center, surrounded by greenery and a view of the landscape.

A modern hotel with a Mediterranean architectural style, featuring arched windows and a covered entrance area.

A grand staircase with patterned tiles, wooden beams, and a skylight.

A modern bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with a television, and shelves stocked with bottles.

8. Chaminade Resort & Spa

9.6 km from Wilder Beach

Iram

NT$4,044

NT$6,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

9. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.8 km from Wilder Beach

Sean

NT$1,983

NT$2,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

A compact room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a red chair.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.

A covered corridor with a railing, large windows, and a view of a parking lot.

10. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 5.7 km from Wilder Beach

Falisha

NT$2,443

NT$2,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A dining room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view of trees through large windows.

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

11. Inn at Depot Hill

11.7 km from Wilder Beach

Helen

NT$9,331

NT$12,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

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

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

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

10.3 km from Wilder Beach

Abby

NT$4,859

NT$5,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

13. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 7.5 km from Wilder Beach

Michelle Renee

NT$3,018

NT$3,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

14. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 5.5 km from Wilder Beach

Gordon

NT$2,444

NT$2,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

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

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

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

15. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

15.2 km from Wilder Beach

Lee

NT$4,690

NT$5,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a sign reading 'Bella Notte'.

16. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 7.8 km from Wilder Beach

Andrea

NT$4,074

NT$6,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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

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 row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

17. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.9 km from Wilder Beach

Elizabeth

NT$2,271

NT$2,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

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

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

18. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

11.4 km from Wilder Beach

Brend

NT$3,504

NT$4,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

19. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 5.5 km from Wilder Beach

Robert

NT$4,601

NT$5,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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

20. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.7 km from Wilder Beach

Dori

NT$4,471

NT$5,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Wilder Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,030 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 701 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Ocean Pacific Lodge	8.8 Excellent 1,520 reviews	View
Salt Air Lodge	8.4 Very Good 126 reviews	View

Top Wilder Beach Hotel Reviews

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"Our stay was great however parking was horrible and the hot tub was dirt. I tried calling the front desk 4x I was hung up on then never answered. It was an easy walk to the boardwalk and the size of the room with 3 beds was surprisingly comfortable."

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing property and fantastic helpful staff"

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We will always come here. We get the ocean view room with balcony and we just love it. To be able to sit out there at night and listen to water and people watch on the boardwalk. Just a neat little place. The only think I don't like is the parking. It's small but hey better than having to find parking somewhere!"

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great value. The breakfast buffet was wonderful. The room was spacious. I would definitely stay again"

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome"

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Great pool/hot tub, terrific outdoor sitting, Sri king area off the bar and the food was terrific. Rooms were very clean and tasteful. And they take dogs!"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"It was an easy check in and the folks were nice."

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"Great location with direct beach access. It’s an older property, but clean. Super friendly staff."

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice, quick walk to the beach and boardwalk."

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 cave opening to a beach with two people standing in the middle.

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 340 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Wilder Beach. Other good choices within 5 miles include Mission Inn and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.

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

Expedia has 340 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?

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, and Lighthouse Point Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 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. Salt Air Lodge

6. Monarch Cove Inn

7. National 9 Santa Cruz

8. Chaminade Resort & Spa

9. Seaside Inn & Suites

10. Drift Inn

11. Inn at Depot Hill

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

13. Hitching Post Studios Inn

14. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

15. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

16. Bella Notte

17. Beachview Inn

18. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

19. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

20. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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Top Wilder Beach Hotel Reviews

Surf City Inn and Suites

Mission Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Beachview Inn

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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