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

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

1. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Ingrid

NT$3,693

NT$4,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

2. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Judy

NT$2,970

NT$3,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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.

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

10.2 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Michael

NT$3,693

NT$4,272 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 modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

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

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10.2 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

William

NT$4,379

NT$5,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

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

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

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

5. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 4.8 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Tasia

NT$2,399

NT$3,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

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.

6. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 7.7 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Julia

NT$2,714

NT$5,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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.

7. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

11.5 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Rochelle

NT$3,226

NT$3,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A spacious cafe with wooden ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and a mural of musicians.

A spacious living area with a black sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wooden sideboard. The room features a large window, a wall adorned with framed artwork, and a mirror.

A building with a sign reading "SEACLIF" and a "BAR + KITCHEN" sign. There are parking signs visible, and the building is surrounded by landscaping.

An outdoor patio with a long table set for dining, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola structure.

8. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

15.1 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

John

NT$3,427

NT$3,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

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

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Grester

NT$3,759

NT$4,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

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

10. Monarch Cove Inn

12.1 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Matthew

NT$6,186

NT$7,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

11. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.5 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Nova

NT$2,687

NT$3,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 bar area with a long counter, stools, and a TV screen.

12. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

12.5 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Candace

NT$3,553

NT$4,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

13. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

13.8 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Robin

NT$3,391

NT$3,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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.

14. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Alan

NT$3,085

NT$3,568 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

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

15. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.2 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Sofia

NT$3,762

NT$4,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 stone fireplace with a TV mounted above it, a stone wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.

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

16. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10.2 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Brandall

NT$3,693

NT$4,243 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Jacob

NT$4,050

NT$4,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

18. Seascape Beach Resort

17.9 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Ryan

NT$6,095

NT$9,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Frank

NT$4,599

NT$5,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

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

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

20. Inn at Depot Hill

11.6 km from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Joseph

NT$7,250

NT$10,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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Compare popular hotels close to Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 719 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Ocean Pacific Lodge	8.8 Excellent 1,564 reviews	View

Top Wilder Beach Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful Clean rooms"

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"This place all around was beautiful, the location is great. My only complaint was that our coffee maker was missing a piece and I let the front office know about it and instead of getting a new piece or new coffee maker they told me oh well nothing they can do about it. They have a coffee bar from 8-10am but we have a baby so our mornings start at 5am so not having a coffee maker in the room sucked."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was helpful and kind. The hot tub was not working. Pool is not heated."

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"good"

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Very Clean room, helpful staff. Many shops near by and a 15 minute walk to the boardwalk ."

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location with a great view of the ocean, pier and boardwalk. We stayed in the tower section that always has a nice view. Staff was friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. So much is within walking distance. Downtown, pier, boardwalk, surfing, people watching. My number one place to stay when coming to Santa Cruz."

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 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

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 346 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?

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 (5.1 km) from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve. Other good choices within a few miles include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA and Mission Inn.

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

Expedia has 346 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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Lighthouse Point Park, Williams-Reynolds House, and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse 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. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

2. Mission Inn

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

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

5. Ocean Pacific Lodge

6. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

7. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

8. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10. Monarch Cove Inn

11. Carousel Beach Inn

12. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

13. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

14. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

15. Marea Sol Hotel

16. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

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

18. Seascape Beach Resort

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

20. Inn at Depot Hill

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Top Wilder Beach Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Casablanca On The Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Marea Sol Hotel

Seaside Inn & Suites

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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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