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

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

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.

1. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 mi from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Erin

£86

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

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

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 mi from Wilder Beach 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 lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 mi from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Anna

£103

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

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

6.4 mi from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Michael

£103

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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

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

5. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9.4 mi from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

John

£93

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

7.1 mi from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Steven

£84

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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.

7. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

7.8 mi from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Fabian

£95

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

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

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.5 mi from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Grester

£112

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 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.

9. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 3 mi from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

James

£74

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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 balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

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

10. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 mi from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Sherlyn

£101

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 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.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

11. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.4 mi from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Nova

£74

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

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

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.

12. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.5 mi from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Carlos

£59

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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 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.

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.7 mi from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Alan

£82

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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.

14. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

8.5 mi from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Robin

£90

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

15. Monarch Cove Inn

7.5 mi from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Matthew

£164

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

16. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.5 mi from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Brooke

£117

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

A row of terracotta buildings with balconies, each with a small staircase leading to the entrance.

17. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

7 mi from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Elyse

£178

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.7 mi from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Jacob

£111

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, a coffee maker, and a view of the outdoors.

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

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

19. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

9.7 mi from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Rich

£112

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rustic wooden cabin with a stone staircase leading up to a wooden deck, surrounded by dense forest and a flowing stream.

A building with a large tree in front, a parking lot, and a clear blue sky.

A cozy bar area with wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a fireplace.

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, surrounded by trees.

20. The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

10.7 mi from Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Mon

£96

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 717 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	8.6 Excellent 1,188 reviews	View

Top Wilder Beach Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"amazing stay"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place, very cozy"

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was probably my least favorite. The eggs were cold and of course they didn’t have any flavor and I thought that they had hot oatmeal cereal, but on closer examination, it wasn’t that I think it was potatoes or something. Not appetizing at all. But I grabbed an orange, an apple and some yogurt and a stick of cheese and that was fine. Whatever"

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"

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."

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

10/10 Excellent

"The house was very clean. It was on a busy road, but the ocean was visible and overall it was a very pleasant stay! Liz was very responsive."

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."

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 such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling 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 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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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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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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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 traveller 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 will I be able to find close to Wilder Beach Nature Preserve?

Expedia has 346 hotels and other accommodation options 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! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Wilder Beach Nature Preserve.

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. Mission Inn

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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

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

5. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

7. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

9. Ocean Pacific Lodge

10. Marea Sol Hotel

11. Carousel Beach Inn

12. Seaside Inn & Suites

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

14. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

15. Monarch Cove Inn

16. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

17. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

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

19. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

20. The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

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Top Wilder Beach Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Casablanca On The Beach

Mission Inn

Seaside Inn & Suites

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

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

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

West Cliff Getaway

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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