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

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (171 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is €164
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Seaway Inn

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (188 reviews)
"This property has been beautifully revived! The pool was awesome, staff were friendly and attentive, the whole stay was great."
United States
Tricia
The price is €421
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,432 reviews)
"Great location and amazing hotel"
United States
Julie
The price is €159
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Marea Sol Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.1 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,249 reviews)
"Clean, spacious rooms and very friendly staff. "
United States
Sarojni
The price is €152
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (909 reviews)
"Great warm welcoming, very professional, super helpful pointing out points of interest. Also, had a mid-afternoon delicious snack out for us (brownies yum)! Nice touch but most importantly, our room was very clean. We will most definitely come back and stay here again. Thank you so much Pacific Blue Inn for a wonderful stay!"
United States
Claire
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Pacific Blue Inn

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.3 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,321 reviews)
"I loved my stay "
United States
Trice
Ocean Pacific Lodge

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff, clean/beautiful room, loved the view. Happy hour and breakfast a big plus"
United States
Olivia
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011 reviews)
"Favorite out of the bunch we stayed at "
United States
Nancy
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"We love the location, it’s perfect for when we visit our children who attend UCSC!!"
United States
Roxana
The price is €135
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Mission Inn

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,195 reviews)
"very nice room, nice staff "
United States
Neil
The price is €177
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Casablanca On The Beach

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place for a one night stop. Friendly staff. Nice coffee setup in main level. Would happily stay again!"
United States
Anthony
Rio Vista Suites

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,228 reviews)
"Really nice hotel, would stay again !! "
United States
Reveca Jonothan
The price is €137
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (648 reviews)
"Great location, great staff and a really clean room. 10 out of 10 recommend. "
United States
Lane
The price is €127
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, < 0.1 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
shiana
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Beachview Inn

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,114 reviews)
"Wonderful property and stay."
United States
Amy Ochi
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (980 reviews)
"Very nice room. Great place and quiet"
United States
Amparo
Seaside Inn & Suites

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff where excellent! "
United States
Michael
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.9 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (81 reviews)
"Really close to boardwalk"
United States
Carmina
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Drift Inn

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.8 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (882 reviews)
"A nice place at a great price "
United States
David
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,212 reviews)
"Great hotel "
United States
Viviane
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
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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
Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
171 reviews
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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
188 reviews
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Exterior
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,432 reviews
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Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,249 reviews
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Courtyard
Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
909 reviews
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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 151 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, Dream Inn Santa Cruz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center?
Expedia has 151 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 Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, Lighthouse Point Park or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. 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.