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

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.

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

1. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Terry

NT$3,522

NT$4,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

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

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Natalya

NT$4,577

NT$5,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

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

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Monika

NT$4,514

NT$5,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

4. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 5.4 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Monique Marie

NT$3,154

NT$3,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

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

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

5. Inn at Depot Hill

11.6 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Helen

NT$9,308

NT$12,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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

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

6. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 7.7 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Andrea

NT$3,863

NT$6,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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 pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10.2 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Aprille

NT$4,847

NT$5,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 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

10.2 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Abby

NT$4,847

NT$5,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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.

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

9. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

11.4 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Brend

NT$3,493

NT$4,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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.

A motel sign with amenities including low rates, pool, HBO, free WiFi, and internet access.

10. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

James

NT$2,517

NT$2,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 4.9 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Igor

NT$4,559

NT$5,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

12. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Elizabeth

NT$10,580

NT$13,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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, 7.4 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Michelle Renee

NT$3,011

NT$3,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

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

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

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

14. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

15.1 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Lee

NT$4,676

NT$5,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

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

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

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Cecelia

NT$3,454

NT$3,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a clear sky and a large tree in the background.

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 buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other food items.

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Kristina

NT$4,046

NT$4,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

A yellow building with a pergola, a statue, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a desk, a bed, and a window.

17. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 5.8 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

virgil

NT$2,047

NT$2,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a sign reading "FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON".

An outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, large umbrellas, and a tiled floor.

A living room with leather sofas, a central coffee table, a fireplace, and two flat-screen TVs mounted on the walls.

18. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

12.5 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Delores F

NT$3,887

NT$4,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

19. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Brenda

NT$5,066

NT$5,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

20. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 4.8 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Sandy

NT$3,125

NT$3,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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Compare popular hotels close to Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,034 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 701 reviews	View
Salt Air Lodge	8.4 Very Good 126 reviews	View
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 760 reviews	View

Top Wilder Beach Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Close to beach with great views. Close to wharf and restaurants."

Mission Inn

8/10 Good

"👍"

Seaway Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The location was perfect! Very close walk to the beach and the pier. We had a great evening walking to dinner, and watching the sea lions at the pier!"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Cleanliness of entire hotel was impeccable"

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"A+ access to the beach/boardwalk."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"Parking fee of $23 per day wasn’t disclosed neither mentioned upon check in. Initially inquired about the parking system, the only reply I received from their front desk staff is “vallet only” and no fee was mentioned. The only time i realized it was on my check out. As a part of the customer service, i believe ALL possible charges must be disclosed…"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This is my go to hotel every time I'm in Santa Cruz. The staff are all friendly and accommodating, the beds are comfortable, and the two hot tubs are amazing after a busy day."

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Hospitality"

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, hot tub, pool"

Other attractions near Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

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

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Wilder 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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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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Wilder Beach Nature Preserve?

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 342 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Wilder Beach Nature Preserve?

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 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve. Other good choices within a few miles include Mission Inn and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.

How many hotels are there close to Wilder Beach Nature Preserve?

Expedia has 342 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve.

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

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Wilder Beach Nature Preserve.

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

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Wilder Beach Nature Preserve, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Wilder Beach Nature Preserve?

You'll want to browse the collections at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, and Lighthouse Point Park. While you're exploring, swing by Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time wandering around 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 Nature Preserve hotels

1. Mission Inn

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

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

4. Salt Air Lodge

5. Inn at Depot Hill

6. Bella Notte

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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

9. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10. National 9 Santa Cruz

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

12. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

13. Hitching Post Studios Inn

14. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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

17. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

18. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

19. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

20. Ocean Pacific Lodge

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Top Wilder Beach Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Mission Inn

Seaway Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel Solares

Other attractions near Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Fern Grotto Beach

Wilder Ranch State Park

Wilder Beach

Sand Plant Beach

Younger Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

De Anza Beach

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