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Our top choices for Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center hotels

1. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Andrea
Rp2.038.741
Rp3.448.385 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Bella Notte

2. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Michele
Rp3.423.293
Rp3.915.996 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Beach Street Inn and Suites

3. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Susana
Rp2.706.373
Rp3.111.692 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

4. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Monika
Rp2.626.922
Rp3.022.442 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

5. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Emily
Rp2.405.087
Rp2.899.126 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Mission Inn

6. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Nicole
Rp2.849.757
Rp3.348.375 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Pacific Blue Inn

7. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 0.3 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Lawrence
Rp1.594.623
Rp2.065.050 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Ocean Pacific Lodge

8. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Brenda
Rp3.024.593
Rp3.468.609 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

9. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Jason
Rp4.050.418
Rp4.611.745 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

10. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Melanie
Rp2.016.337
Rp2.311.170 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hitching Post Studios Inn

11. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Cecelia
Rp1.990.146
Rp2.291.904 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

12. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Charlene
Rp1.814.883
Rp2.583.600 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Rio Vista Suites

13. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Sean
Rp1.433.550
Rp1.947.373 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Seaside Inn & Suites

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Amy
Rp2.899.314
Rp3.328.053 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

15. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Vanessa
Rp1.433.661
Rp1.765.236 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Islander Motel Santa Cruz

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Holly
Rp2.885.603
Rp3.312.780 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

17. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, < 0.1 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Jay
Rp1.371.110
Rp1.767.747 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Beachview Inn

18. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Tracy
Rp1.415.917
Rp1.627.050 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
National 9 Santa Cruz

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Carol
Rp2.465.595
Rp3.438.956 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Casablanca On The Beach

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Lower Ocean, 0.8 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Gordon
Rp1.306.587
Rp1.516.250 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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Compare popular hotels close to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Family Studio | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains
Bella Notte
9.8
Exceptional
7 reviews
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Beach/ocean view
Beach Street Inn and Suites
9.4
Exceptional
1,005 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
9.0
Wonderful
1,011 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
9.0
Wonderful
694 reviews
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Front of property
Mission Inn
9.0
Wonderful
1,009 reviews
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Top Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stau"
Aira 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good
"Walking distance to boardwalk"
Yolanda 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"This is a beautiful new property with an excellent location for the beach and boardwalk. Staff were very attentive. Proximity to the boardwalk makes it popular with families, which means the pool is not always as peaceful as one might wish."
Kristine 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"This hotel is close to the Boardwalk and Warhf. It is a good family Hotel. The walls are thin and you hear everything. Overall a good hotel for family vacations."
Peter 3-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
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Mia 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good
"Reception service was nice. Lobby and restaurant had lovely aesthetics. Room was modern and clean. Restaurant service was unorganized and slow. Food menu was decent though. Pool area was inviting but definitely need to change their pool chairs. The material makes them look super dirty. Yuk."
Elvia 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent
"I liked the hotel's location and the fact that everything was within walking distance. The only thing I didn't like was that coffee was available only in the morning."
Tetiana 3-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Hotel Solares
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"This renovated property is across the street from the beach and a block from the Santa Cruz pier. It is blocks from the train that takes you to the redwoods. It couldn’t be any better of a location. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend for a visit."
Britt 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Casablanca On The Beach
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"The location is great.Pretty close walk to the boardwalk and funn center mini golf and so on room was very clean"
tyler 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Other attractions near Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.

Santa Cruz Wharf

9.0/10 (2,069 reviews)
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and houses on the cliffside.

Cowell's Beach

9.0/10 (6 reviews)
During your trip to Santa Cruz, enjoy the surf and sand at Cowell's Beach along with the surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
Photo by Adri VDM Photography

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Cocoanut Grove

Cocoanut Grove is just one of the places to see in Santa Cruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Sky Glider

Enjoy an outing to Sky Glider during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Santa Cruz Main Beach

9.0/10 (19 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main 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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Neary Lagoon Park

Explore the great outdoors at Neary Lagoon Park, a lovely green space in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Pacific Garden Mall

7.6/10 (4 reviews)
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pacific Garden Mall during your visit to Santa Cruz. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center?
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 170 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center?
Adjacent to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, 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. Other good options within a short distance include Ocean Pacific Lodge and Marea Sol Hotel.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center?
Expedia has 170 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
What can I see and do near Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center?
You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Lighthouse Point Park, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum or Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Williams-Reynolds House and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Neary Lagoon Park.