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A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two bedside tables with lamps.

A multi-level apartment building with a central staircase, outdoor planter boxes with plants, and a small water feature.

A multi-story building with a red entrance, a parking lot, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

1. Steinbeck Lodge

17.7 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Galvin

฿3,172

฿3,563 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.

A spacious living area with a large TV, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.

2. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

15.9 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Niloufar

฿3,896

฿4,499 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, a staircase, potted plants, and a welcome sign.

A kitchen with a coffee machine, a sink, and a small dining table. There are decorative plates on the wall and a potted plant.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a dining table with plates, a wall-mounted sign, and a map.

A coastal view with clear waters, a sandy beach, and a rocky shoreline.

3. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

16.1 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Philip

฿2,240

฿2,611 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.

A hallway with a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, and shelves with packaged food items.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a coffee station, and a television screen.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

16.9 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Veronica

฿4,262

฿4,770 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

9.8 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Russell

฿4,238

฿4,896 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An arched structure with a view of trees and chairs.

A large building with multiple floors, surrounded by a parking lot and landscaped areas with trees and shrubs.

A spacious interior with wooden furniture, a chandelier, and large windows.

A large bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a green chair.

6. Hacienda de Leal, BW Signature Collection

17.6 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Lee Ann

฿3,680

฿4,121 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A reception area with a glass door, an exit sign, and a painting on the wall.

A modern lobby with green chairs, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with shelves of snacks.

A reception desk with a wooden wall backdrop displaying the text "INN AT MOSS LANDING POINT".

A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a sign indicating 'Moss Landing Point' and 'Shop & Hotel Entrances'.

7. Inn At Moss Landing Point

5.6 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Renato

฿3,795

฿4,547 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a Best Western sign.

A lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, a lamp, and a framed map on the wall.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, a dresser, and a fireplace.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a menu board.

8. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

17.1 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Craig

฿3,609

฿4,051 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A neatly made bed with a tufted headboard, a patterned pillow, and a bedside lamp.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a wooden balcony, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large chandelier.

9. Posada De San Juan

17.2 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Mackenzie

฿6,494

฿7,286 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a variety of plants and a well-maintained lawn.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a large number '6' sign, and a colorful striped rug.

A building with a blue 'Welcome' sign, a brick facade, and a landscaped entrance area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

10. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

15.2 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Changhong

฿2,517

฿2,932 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a chair, and a small table.

A corner room with wicker chairs, a small table with candles and glasses, and a view of a fenced field through large windows.

A wooden deck with a rope barrier, a lifebuoy, and a wicker chair overlooking a water body.

A beach with waves, a distant industrial structure, and a cloudy sky.

11. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

5.6 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Wei

฿4,851

฿5,418 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A stone fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture in an outdoor patio area.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a covered entrance and multiple floors.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are shelves with decorative items and a large window with curtains.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

14.2 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Dennis

฿4,026

฿4,530 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern reception area with a wooden panel wall, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, a coffee machine, a fruit bowl, and a sign that reads "RISE & SHINE".

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a window with curtains, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

13. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

15.3 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Shalise

฿4,802

฿5,532 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

A breakfast bar with labeled sections for cereal and fruit, a blue oatmeal container, and a variety of condiments and utensils.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A mini-fridge stocked with beverages and a freezer with frozen desserts.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

12 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Joel

฿3,691

฿4,283 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious conference room with a high ceiling, multiple tables and chairs, a central seating area, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a fireplace.

A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, a stone fireplace, and a bench.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, leather chairs, and a dining area.

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

14.2 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Kay

฿5,104

฿5,724 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with plants.

A restaurant with granite tables and wooden chairs, a coffee machine, and a trash bin.

A hotel room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a desk.

A reception desk with a clock, a bulletin board, and a painting above.

16. Laurel Inn Motel

14.6 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Sofia

฿2,869

฿3,230 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A hotel lobby with a coffee station, seating area, and a television.

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

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a city view.

17. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

17 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

BAO

฿3,896

฿4,360 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, office chair, and a large abstract painting.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a dining area with stacked plates and cups.

A hotel with a central entrance, a covered driveway, and a parking area.

18. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

11.3 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Syria

฿3,957

฿4,543 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire feature, and outdoor furniture under umbrellas.

A snack and frozen food display with various brands and products.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue ceiling, seating area with chairs, and a view of the outside.

A spacious hotel lobby with a seating area, tables, and a television mounted on the wall.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

15.2 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Gavin

฿5,211

฿5,998 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A motel interior with a television mounted on a wall, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating morning charge for no charge.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted heater, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A building with blue doors numbered 152, 153, and 154, white balconies, and a red mailbox.

A corridor with a red-tiled floor, a glass door with a metal grid, and a sign indicating room number 140.

20. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

17.3 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Gabriela

฿2,072

฿2,357 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Steinbeck Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 417 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Marina	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay	8.2 Very good 1,167 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View

Top Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Hotel Reviews

Inn At Moss Landing Point

10/10 Excellent

"This property presents as almost new. The rooms were large, very clean, and well appointed. The staff were all professional and very good communicators. The property location was very close to the highway and in an area that seems a little rougher than expected from photos provided online. We had a great breakfast at a restaurant across the street before continuing our travels."

Coastal Valley Inn

8/10 Good

"More clean and satisfactory from desk to customer"

Other attractions near Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

A group of seals on a rocky shore with water in the background.

Moss Landing State Beach

9.4/10 (71 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Moss Landing State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Moss Landing. Wander around the natural setting in this romantic area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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A sign for Salinas River State Beach, a California State Park.

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Castroville. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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A sandy beach with gentle waves, a clear blue sky, and distant hills.

Salinas River State Beach

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Salinas River State Beach during your trip to Castroville? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Island Beach

9.2/10 (12 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Island Beach during your trip to Moss Landing? Wander the beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

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The Shakespeare Society of America

9.0/10 (14 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at The Shakespeare Society of America in Moss Landing. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

9.0/10 (30 reviews)

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute during your visit to Moss Landing. Wander around the natural setting in this romantic area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Zmudowski State Beach

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

You can take time to visit Zmudowski State Beach during your travels to Moss Landing. Stroll along this romantic area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve?

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve is located in a welcoming area of Elkhorn known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 39 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve?

Inn At Moss Landing Point is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. Another good option is Captain's Inn at Moss Landing, located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve?

Expedia has 39 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve.

What can I see and do near Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve?

Dip your toes in the water at Moss Landing State Beach, Island Beach and Salinas River State Beach. Create some family memories at Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories. The Shakespeare Society of America and Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve are both worth a visit while you're out exploring.

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Our top choices for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve hotels

1. Steinbeck Lodge

2. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

3. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

6. Hacienda de Leal, BW Signature Collection

7. Inn At Moss Landing Point

8. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

9. Posada De San Juan

10. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

11. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

12. Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

13. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

16. Laurel Inn Motel

17. Comfort Inn & Suites Salinas City Center Area

18. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

20. Motel 6 Salinas, CA - North Monterey Area

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Top Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Hotel Reviews

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Coastal Valley Inn

Other attractions near Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Moss Landing State Beach

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Salinas River State Beach

Island Beach

The Shakespeare Society of America

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Zmudowski State Beach

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