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 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, 1 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Hoa

£92

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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.

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

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

Natalya

£107

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 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.

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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

Linda

£105

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

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

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

Mina

£115

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

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.

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

5. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Javier

£67

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.

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.

6. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Justin

£62

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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 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.

7. Marea Sol Hotel

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

Lisa

£94

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

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.

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

8. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 2 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Anthony

£78

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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, 2.6 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Grester

£113

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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.

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

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.1 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Jill Susanne

£123

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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.

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

5.3 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Anna Christine

£115

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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

Bertha

£81

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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 kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

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

13. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 2.5 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Siddharth

£54

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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.

14. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 2.7 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Salvador

£57

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

15. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 2.2 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Nicole

£97

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

16. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

David

£126

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

17. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Brooke

£130

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

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

18. Monarch Cove Inn

6.5 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Deborah

£161

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

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

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

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

19. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Samar

£259

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

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

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

20. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.4 mi from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

jessika

£123

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 707 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 296 reviews	View
Beachview Inn	8.4 Very good 1,003 reviews	View

Top Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

West Cliff Getaway

10/10 Excellent

"We couldn’t have been happier with our stay. The house felt like a home and we had plenty of room. The location was AMAZING! My sisters in law and I did the Santa Cruz 70.3IM and it was perfect viewing for my niece and nephew to cheer us on since we went by several times just steps from the house. It was so close to the start/finish as well. As I mentioned the house felt like a home and there were plenty of games for the littles in our family and they really enjoyed the “vintage” TV in the bedroom. It was also great being able to walk those few steps to see all the wildlife visible from the viewpoints near the house. If we do this race again or simply visit Santa Cruz we would love to stay there again. Thank you for everything."

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, comfy bed, great breakfast spread and amenities, free parking. Go Slugs!"

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely loved our stay. Great and friendly staff. Valet was super welcoming and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub. The treadmills weren’t working. We didn’t eat breakfast at the hotel. The location was in close proximity to the beach and downtown which was perfect. Overall it was amazing and would definitely book again."

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"For the price, it was fine. Clean and easy parking."

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

10/10 Excellent

"Liz made our stay so easy. We watched our daughter do The Ironman right from the front porch. The view was spectacular!!we loved the house and location so much."

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

8/10 Good

"Everything was good. But there's no washer & dryer which are essential for travelers."

Mitchell's Cove Beach House

10/10 Excellent

"excellent stay"

Iconic West Cliff with Views!

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful views of the Pacific! More than adequate kitchen supplies and equipment. Wonderful large dining room table for family dinners. When we had a plumbing issue (backed up kitchen sink), response was extremely prompt and the issue was quickly resolved. We had a terrific stay!"

Serenity at Natural Bridges - 5 min Walk to Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful home. Very spacious, very clean and the host left detailed instructions and was easily accessible."

Other attractions near Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

A beach with a natural rock arch formation and a large boulder in the foreground.

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 Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, Lighthouse Point Park and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. Explore landmarks like Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. 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. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

4. Seaway Inn

5. Beachview Inn

6. Seaside Inn & Suites

7. Marea Sol Hotel

8. Ocean Pacific Lodge

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

13. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

14. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

15. Pacific Blue Inn

16. Casablanca On The Beach

17. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

18. Monarch Cove Inn

19. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

20. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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Top Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

West Cliff Getaway

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Seaside Inn & Suites

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

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

Mitchell's Cove Beach House

Iconic West Cliff with Views!

Serenity at Natural Bridges - 5 min Walk to Beach

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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