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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
Rp2.069.018
Rp3.474.170 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 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
Elizabeth
Rp6.391.262
Rp8.167.364 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. 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
Rp5.430.170
Rp6.167.132 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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
Marci
Rp3.411.642
Rp3.902.668 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Beach Street Inn and Suites

5. 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
Igor
Rp2.877.568
Rp3.303.508 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
daphanie
Rp1.516.126
Rp1.785.655 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Carousel Beach Inn

7. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Mina
Rp2.877.568
Rp3.303.507 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 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
Rp2.386.712
Rp2.752.461 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
Dori
Rp2.500.680
Rp2.880.658 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Jerry
Rp1.974.823
Rp2.415.836 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
Rp2.466.447
Rp2.841.982 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

12. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Nicole
Rp1.584.022
Rp1.894.775 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Pacific Blue Inn

13. 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
Rp2.556.683
Rp2.943.222 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

14. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 0.3 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Beatriz
Rp1.591.504
Rp2.061.011 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
Rp3.007.862
Rp3.449.423 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

16. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Jessica
Rp2.037.516
Rp2.370.545 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Edgewater Beach Inn

17. 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
Kristina
Rp2.322.060
Rp2.680.255 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

18. 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
Rp2.448.400
Rp3.414.973 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Casablanca On The Beach

19. 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
Rp1.979.138
Rp2.279.227 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

20. 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
Donald
Rp2.868.860
Rp3.287.875 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
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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
8 reviews
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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
439 reviews
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Restaurant
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
9.4
Exceptional
1,044 reviews
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Beach/ocean view
Beach Street Inn and Suites
9.4
Exceptional
1,005 reviews
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Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
9.2
Wonderful
1,361 reviews
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Top Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center Hotel Reviews

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Place was great perfect location. Only thing was that staff at front desk was kind of rude and just told you to go to the check in kiosk when I had other questions, they were helpful the one time I needed something tho so not sure what to say abt it. Ac works great rooms and property were very clean and location once again was amazing!"
Noah 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Surf City Inn and Suites
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"I loved that it was clean,and right across the street from the beach. Beautiful view of the ocean and very walkable"
Dorothy 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel
Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn

10/10 Excellent
"We really enjoyed staying at Seaway It was clean comfortable and stylish Highly recommended"
Bret 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Seaway Inn
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff and clean rooms. Breakfast foods were restocked often. Only strange thing was sheet metal skirt around bottom of bed. Funny noise when you accidentally kick it! I highly recommend this place."
Lauren 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Carousel Beach Inn
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Location was perfect for what we had to do."
Robert 2-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott 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. Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 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.