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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 modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

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

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

18.3 km from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Russell

Rp2.187.389

Rp2.529.334 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking area with several vehicles.

A modern reception area with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelving, and a reception desk.

A modern reception area with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelving with decorative items, a sofa, and a desk with a lamp.

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, red and yellow seating, and framed artwork on the walls.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South

27.2 km from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Usman

Rp2.239.665

Rp2.523.991 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

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

7.9 km from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Michael

Rp2.040.584

Rp2.360.647 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

8 km from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

William

Rp2.419.185

Rp2.784.668 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

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.

5. Mission Inn

14.3 km from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Judy

Rp1.640.714

Rp2.041.316 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

6. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10.1 km from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Julia

Rp1.409.861

Rp2.742.739 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

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

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

7. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

6.3 km from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Rochelle

Rp1.724.954

Rp1.991.029 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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 wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

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

11.3 km from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Jacob

Rp2.273.681

Rp2.626.191 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

11.5 km from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Grester

Rp2.130.457

Rp2.465.459 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

10. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

11.2 km from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Alan

Rp1.675.721

Rp1.939.155 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

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

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

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

11. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

14.5 km from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Philip

Rp2.040.584

Rp2.364.626 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

12. Carousel Beach Inn

11.9 km from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Nova

Rp1.484.472

Rp1.750.227 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

13. Ocean Pacific Lodge

12.5 km from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

James

Rp1.325.649

Rp1.763.368 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

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

15.3 km from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Anna

Rp2.115.239

Rp2.448.386 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.

15. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

17.7 km from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Syria

Rp1.902.194

Rp2.189.537 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.

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

A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.

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.

16. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10.6 km from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Brandall

Rp2.128.667

Rp2.442.164 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a dining area, and a TV.

A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.

17. Edgewater Beach Inn

12.4 km from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Elizabeth

Rp1.533.929

Rp1.780.733 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A reception desk with two computer stations, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall-mounted sign indicating the hotel name.

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining area.

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

16.3 km from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Joel

Rp2.130.457

Rp2.465.459 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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 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.

A spacious living area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and large windows providing natural light.

19. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

9.7 km from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Robin

Rp1.874.802

Rp2.143.766 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

20. Monarch Cove Inn

6.4 km from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Matthew

Rp3.417.862

Rp3.887.099 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South	9.2 Wonderful 1,436 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View

Top The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park Hotel Reviews

Monarch Cove Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property with stunning ocean views!! Whale watching from our deck! Fantastic staff! Danishes, OJ, fruit & coffee for breakfast served at your chosen time ea. morning. Completely walkable to Capitola Village. Can’t wait to return!"

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

8/10 Good

"Room is very clean with clean towels too. Lot of parking space and very convenient. Only that our room is right next to the entrance door and stairs, so every-time we hear steps and doors. Definitely if there’s a chance of coming back to visit, i would stay again here."

Inn at Depot Hill

10/10 Excellent

"It is a really lovely property, in a historic building, with very kind staff, a wine hour, fresh breakfast and cookies. It's less than a 5 minute walk to the beach shops too."

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A beach with tall grasses in the foreground and a calm sea in the background.

New Brighton State Beach

8.8/10 (47 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, New Brighton State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Aptos. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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A couple walking on a rocky beach with waves crashing nearby.

Potbelly Beach

7.6/10 (7 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Potbelly Beach during your trip to Aptos? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it during sunset.

Seacliff State Beach

9.0/10 (201 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Seacliff State Beach during your travels in Aptos? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

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Soquel Vineyards

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Soquel Vineyards during your travels to Soquel. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Aptos History Museum

7.0/10 (10 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Aptos History Museum during your trip to Aptos. You can seek out the cycling trails and surfing spots in this walkable area.

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Poetic Cellars Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Poetic Cellars Winery during your travels to Soquel. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Sante Adairius Rustic Ales during your travels to Capitola. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.

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Nicholson Vineyards

7.4/10 (11 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Nicholson Vineyards during your travels to Day Valley. You can seek out the cycling trails and surfing spots in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park?

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park is located in an area that travellers like for its beaches. You'll find 294 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park?

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 3.1 mi (5 km) from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. Other good choices within 5 miles include Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea and Chaminade Resort & Spa.

How many hotels will I be able to find near The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park?

Expedia has 294 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park.

What can I see and do near The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Aptos History Museum and Capitola Historical Museum. New Brighton State Beach, Seacliff State Beach and Rio Del Mar Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay. Enjoy nature at Capitola Beach, Potbelly Beach or Esplanade Park Beach.

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Our top choices for The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South

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

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

5. Mission Inn

6. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

7. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

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

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

11. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

12. Carousel Beach Inn

13. Ocean Pacific Lodge

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

15. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

16. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

17. Edgewater Beach Inn

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

19. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

20. Monarch Cove Inn

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Top The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park Hotel Reviews

Monarch Cove Inn

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Inn at Depot Hill

Other attractions near The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

New Brighton State Beach

Potbelly Beach

Seacliff State Beach

Soquel Vineyards

Aptos History Museum

Poetic Cellars Winery

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

Nicholson Vineyards

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