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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
Rp2.125.269
Rp3.543.606 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Bella Notte

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Toleen
Rp7.071.105
Rp8.935.658 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Patricia
Rp1.846.702
Rp2.156.789 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Carousel Beach Inn

4. 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
Rp3.525.709
Rp4.030.762 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Beach Street Inn and Suites

5. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Annette
Rp5.782.521
Rp6.562.866 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.1 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Bethany
Rp3.179.402
Rp3.642.297 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

7. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Cristina
Rp3.366.426
Rp3.852.150 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Seaway Inn

8. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Clarissa
Rp2.399.988
Rp2.767.771 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel

9. 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
Rp2.612.962
Rp3.006.779 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
Rp2.316.946
Rp2.799.986 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Mission Inn

11. 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
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Natalya
Rp2.570.904
Rp2.959.593 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

13. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Nicole
Rp2.666.653
Rp3.138.060 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Pacific Blue Inn

14. 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
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ocean Pacific Lodge

15. 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
Rp3.468.608 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

16. 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
Rp3.827.094
Rp4.361.512 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

17. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Christine
Rp4.331.253
Rp4.926.170 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

18. 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
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

19. 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
Rp2.720.344
Rp3.127.257 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

20. 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
Rp2.462.019
Rp3.433.967 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Casablanca On The Beach
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Compare popular hotels close to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Property
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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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
424 reviews
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Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room
Carousel Beach Inn
9.6
Exceptional
31 reviews
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Beach/ocean view
Beach Street Inn and Suites
9.4
Exceptional
1,007 reviews
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Restaurant
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
9.4
Exceptional
1,045 reviews
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Top Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center Hotel Reviews

Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good
"Overall the hotel is decent. The room was clean and spacious. The property is ok but could use some up-keep. Didn't care for the coffee from the machine in the lobby, it tasted like chemicals, maybe from the cleaning process."
Inez 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Hotel Solares
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room"
edgar 2-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"We had an excellent time by the pool on a saturday. The burgers were out of this world. Staff was very friendly and helpful."
Edgar 2-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful stay, staff was very kind and helpful I loved the location being close enough to walk to the boardwalk and to good restaurants! The 3 bed room stay was perfect for our family to all stay together. If we come back we will be booking at this hotel!"
Heather 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Surf City Inn and Suites
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good
"Clean, comfortable easy access location. 5 min walk to beach. 2 blocks. Directly Accross from Depot park where there is many soccer games. This is a great location to stay if you are doing the SC triathlons. Pool a bit cool and hot tub was comfortable but not hot. Jets in both hot tubs were not working. Pool area was clean and pool towels are provided. The in room shower was huge with two shower heads. Breakfast place across the street is yummy but cash only."
Sarah 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Unique, the snacks in the room are “complimentary “…sure, you’re paying for them in the long run, but it’s a totally different “feel” than places that put $5.00 bottles of water in the room. Staff extremely polite, attentive and helpful. Will stay again. Longer next time."
David 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent
"The staff really was great. And easy access to beach. Cafe downstairs helped a lot."
Stephanie 1-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Our stay was excellent !! It’s literally next to the boardwalk which was perfect!! The room and the property were very clean. The hotel staff was super friendly. Definitely recommend staying here. Our stay was excellent"
Keriana 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Carousel Beach Inn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"Room and refrigerator were clean. Staff both reception and housekeeping were very accommodating. The breakfast buffet area always seemed a little cramped. Waffles were a hit but had to stand in line the first morning a long time as only two waffle makers. Almost always a line to make waffles. I guess the line depends on how many guests show up at the same time. Muffins were the same everyday, it would be nice to have options. Always plenty of bacon, scrambled eggs, and sausages. No hot chocolate packets :( but other option coffee, tea, milk, juices. There was a $25 parking fee per night and I didn’t remember that being mentioned prior to our stay. Around that area there were no other options for overnight parking so no choice. Good to know the parking area is secured. Easy walk to the beach wharf, boardwalk and downtown. Visited the Museum, lots of great I for about the bay. Fun for all ages. I stay definitely again."
Janet 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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 171 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 171 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.