The Best Hotels Closest to Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve in Santa Cruz - 2026 Updated Prices

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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, 1 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

KimLien

£86

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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.

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Philip

£100

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Anna

£103

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

4. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Roxanna

£106

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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.

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

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

5.3 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

William

£118

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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.

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

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

5.4 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Michael

£103

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Sherlyn

£102

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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.

8. Inn at Depot Hill

6.2 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Joseph

£205

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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.

9. Monarch Cove Inn

6.5 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Matthew

£164

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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 pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

10. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8.4 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

John

£93

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

11. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.8 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Julia

£114

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

12. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

6.2 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Steven

£84

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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.

13. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Grester

£113

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

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

14. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Nova

£73

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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".

15. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 2 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

James

£74

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

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

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

16. Seascape Beach Resort

10.1 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Haleh

£267

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A lobby with wicker furniture, a fireplace, and a painting.

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

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

17. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

8.6 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Rich

£113

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

18. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

7.5 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Fabian

£95

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

A star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.

A view through a window of a building with a sign for 'Arcade Arcade'.

19. Capitola Hotel

6.1 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Liz

£193

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

20. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Alan

£82

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 716 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 307 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Me and my family decided to have a last minute beach visit we had no idea we were going to want to stay the night and once we figured we would I called everywhere (it was 7pm) and only this hotel answered there was always someone to help at the desk and it was fast and easy to book and it was a great price and me and my family would definitely recommend my only complaint would be you can hear the trash people early in the morning but everything else was just what we wanted"

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Buen lugar comodo y los servicios except"

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean room"

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

8/10 Good

"All is good!"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Nice friendly staff. Loved our room 316 which faces main st and has a cute bench to sit and have your coffee in the morning"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Pretty convenient location and a decent price compared with the astronomical price of many other options. Adequate parking and walkable distance to the downtown and plenty of dining options. I would stay again but would make sure my room was not immediately adjacent to the ice machine ( foot traffic of people getting ice) and the pool ( kids birthday parties etc not great if you’re trying to rest). Air conditioning was a bit loud tbh at least in my room - but on the plus side their wasn’t any drama at night or noise and I think they keep a close eye on the place- it’s a motor court arrangement with rooms facing out so could be vulnerable to randoms wandering through but there was no problem."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

8/10 Good

"Breakfast is excellent. Beds are bit firm for my task. Didn't try pool or hot tub. Staff very friendly and professional. Parking is easy."

Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges

10/10 Excellent

"It was very clean and comfortable. Walking distance to Natural Bridges, great for sunsets. Better than we had expected. Wonderful hosts."

Mitchell's Cove Beach House

10/10 Excellent

"Mitchells Cove Beach House was perfect in every way. I liked the large family room where we enjoyed relaxing on the sofa and two comfortable chairs. There is a sliding door with access to the backyard. Easy in and out for the dogs. The kitchen had lots of counter space and was bright and nicely laid out next to the dining area and long table. I especially liked the home's layout. One of the bedrooms has it's own bath. The second bathroom was very nice with a bathtub/shower and long counter. Quiet neighborhood, walking distance to a beach. I felt comfortable staying here and would choose this home if I were to come back."

Other attractions near Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.

Natural Bridges State Park

9.0/10 (842 reviews)

You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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A coastal landscape with two prominent rock formations and a sandy beach.

Natural Bridges State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Natural Bridges State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling 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 cycling trails.

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Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory in Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails 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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Swift Beach

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

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Swift Street Courtyard

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Swift Street Courtyard during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve?

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 24 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve. Another good option is Mission Inn, located just 1 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve.

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

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve.

What can I see and do near Moore Creek Wetland 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. Explore landmarks like Lighthouse Point Park, Williams-Reynolds House and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse. You can wander around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve hotels

1. Mission Inn

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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

4. Seaway Inn

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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

7. Marea Sol Hotel

8. Inn at Depot Hill

9. Monarch Cove Inn

10. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

11. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

12. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

13. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

14. Carousel Beach Inn

15. Ocean Pacific Lodge

16. Seascape Beach Resort

17. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

18. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

19. Capitola Hotel

20. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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Top Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

Mission Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Casablanca On The Beach

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges

Mitchell's Cove Beach House

Other attractions near Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Natural Bridges State Park

Natural Bridges State Beach

De Anza Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Younger Beach

Swift Beach

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Swift Street Courtyard

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