The Best Hotels Closest to Wilder Ranch State Park in Santa Cruz - 2026 Updated Prices

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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 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.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Anna

฿3,962

฿4,586 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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.

2. Inn at Depot Hill

12.2 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Joseph

฿6,940

฿9,792 total

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.

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.

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

10.8 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Michael

฿3,933

฿4,546 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10.7 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

William

฿4,817

฿5,535 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

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.

5. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

11.9 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Steven

฿3,394

฿3,912 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 lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

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

6. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

15.7 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Michael

฿3,547

฿4,120 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

7. Seascape Beach Resort

18.6 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Haleh

฿8,140

฿11,812 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 stone building with a turret, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.

8. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Christopher

฿4,071

฿4,668 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

9. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 7.8 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Grant

฿2,686

฿3,107 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

10. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.4 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Erin

฿3,073

฿3,824 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

11. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

11.8 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Elyse

฿7,061

฿8,063 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

Two black chairs and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor and plain walls.

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

12. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.2 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

John

฿2,347

฿2,706 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 Best Western Plus Inn with a modern design, including a covered entrance and a landscaped area in front.

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.

13. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

13.5 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Robin

฿3,511

฿4,015 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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, 6.2 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Steve

฿4,272

฿4,935 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

15. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.3 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Ingrid

฿3,822

฿4,429 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

16. Chaminade Resort & Spa

9.8 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

SERGIO

฿5,070

฿7,355 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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.

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

17. Inn At Pasatiempo

7.1 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Paul

฿3,990

฿4,587 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls and a fireplace. There is a sofa and a small table with a lamp.

A compact RV kitchen with a microwave, sink, and dining area.

A wooden cabin with a deck and stairs leading up to it, surrounded by trees and natural vegetation.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, and a window with curtains.

18. Masood's Lodge

18.6 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Delma

฿4,716

฿6,842 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

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

19. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Irinea

฿2,515

฿3,115 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

20. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.7 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Sherlyn

฿3,893

฿4,508 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Wilder Ranch State Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
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
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View

Top Wilder Ranch State Park Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

10/10 Excellent

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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."

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 Wilder Ranch State Park

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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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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Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Wilder Beach Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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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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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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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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Three Mile Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Three Mile Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Cruz. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Wilder Ranch State Park?

Wilder Ranch State Park is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 298 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Wilder Ranch State Park?

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 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Wilder Ranch State Park. Other good options within 5 miles include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Mission Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Wilder Ranch State Park?

Expedia has 298 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Wilder Ranch State Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Wilder Ranch State Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Wilder Ranch State Park.

What can I see and do near Wilder Ranch State Park?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Williams-Reynolds House, Lighthouse Point Park and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse are some of the local landmarks to explore. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and University Terrace Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Wilder Ranch State Park hotels

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

2. Inn at Depot Hill

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

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

5. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

6. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7. Seascape Beach Resort

8. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

9. Hitching Post Studios Inn

10. Mission Inn

11. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

12. National 9 Santa Cruz

13. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

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

15. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

16. Chaminade Resort & Spa

17. Inn At Pasatiempo

18. Masood's Lodge

19. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

20. Marea Sol Hotel

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Top Wilder Ranch State Park Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Surf City Inn and Suites

Beachview Inn

Ocean Pacific Lodge

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 Wilder Ranch State Park

Fern Grotto Beach

Sand Plant Beach

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Wilder Beach

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Younger Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Three Mile Beach

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