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 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, 1.5 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

KimLien

฿3,073

฿3,824 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Ingrid

฿3,822

฿4,429 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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, 0.9 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Anna

฿3,962

฿4,586 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

4. Inn at Depot Hill

10 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Joseph

฿6,940

฿9,792 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

8.6 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

William

฿4,817

฿5,535 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

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

8.6 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Michael

฿3,933

฿4,546 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

7. Seascape Beach Resort

16.2 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Haleh

฿8,140

฿11,812 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

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

8. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

13.5 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Michael

฿3,547

฿4,120 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

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

9.8 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Steven

฿3,394

฿3,912 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

10. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

9.6 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Elyse

฿7,061

฿8,063 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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.

11. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Grant

฿2,686

฿3,107 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.

A bar area with a curved granite countertop, multiple bar stools, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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.

12. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

9.8 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Christopher

฿4,071

฿4,668 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area with a neon sign.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

13. Inn At Pasatiempo

6.2 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Paul

฿3,990

฿4,587 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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.

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.8 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Steve

฿4,272

฿4,935 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

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.

15. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.6 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Sherlyn

฿3,893

฿4,508 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 Best Western Plus Inn with a modern design, including a covered entrance and a landscaped area in front.

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

16. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

13.3 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Robin

฿3,511

฿4,015 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder on one side, surrounded by a concrete deck.

A motel sign with a neon 'NO VACANCY' message.

17. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.9 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

John

฿2,347

฿2,706 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A man and a woman standing in a hallway with a patterned floor and a staircase with geometric designs.

18. Chaminade Resort & Spa

8.2 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

SERGIO

฿5,070

฿7,355 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

19. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 3.3 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

James

฿2,483

฿3,303 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.

20. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.4 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Irinea

฿2,515

฿3,115 total

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 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 715 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 769 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"Simple & adequate, very minimalist. Conveniently located. Keep expectations in check."

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"So close to everything in Santa Cruz.. especially the beach. Eateries are walkable too. Good view from the room."

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Easy, central, clean, quiet, and pool was nice touch. Sweet people at the front managing it."

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room & bedding, & updated spacious bathroom. Nice view of the Boardwalk from our balcony. The breakfast was a great way to start our day. Friendly, helpful staff."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"All the staff were outstanding! The hotel and my room were spotless. I was able to do laundry. The breakfast was the best hotel breakfast I've ever had. Valet was friendly, knowledgeable, and made great recommendations for travel, dining, and entertainment. This location was a last minute decision and what a great decision it was. The hotel was very suitable for kids. I highly recommend this Hyatt location!"

Mission Inn

8/10 Good

"Best of the cheap motels in SC. It's further away from Ocean street and way less homeless people around. Clean."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Pool is amazing ! Staff amazing !! Food excellent Only thing was the ac was just ok so the room felt alittle humid, but we propped the door open for some fresh air and it went away !! Rooms are small but not to small and it’s the perfect location. Everything felt safe and secure"

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."

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, great location (short walk to the boardwalk). Also good onsite restaurant."

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. Inn at Depot Hill

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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

7. Seascape Beach Resort

8. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

11. Hitching Post Studios Inn

12. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

13. Inn At Pasatiempo

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

15. Marea Sol Hotel

16. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

17. National 9 Santa Cruz

18. Chaminade Resort & Spa

19. Ocean Pacific Lodge

20. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

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Top Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Surf City Inn and Suites

Beachview Inn

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Carousel Beach Inn

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Mission Inn

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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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