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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
€164
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 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
€424
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. 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
€196
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Beach Street Inn and Suites

4. 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
€176
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

5. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Cristina
€182
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Seaway Inn

6. 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
€143
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Clarissa
€134
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel

8. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Jerry
€136
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Mission Inn

9. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Nicole
€122
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Pacific Blue Inn

10. 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
€146
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

11. 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
€143
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 0.3 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Lawrence
€100
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ocean Pacific Lodge

13. 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
€168
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

14. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
United States
Jessica
€129
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Edgewater Beach Inn

15. 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
€206
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

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
€152
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

17. 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
€188
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

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
€166
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Casablanca On The Beach

19. 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
€130
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

20. 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
€103
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hitching Post Studios Inn
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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
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
429 reviews
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Beach/ocean view
Beach Street Inn and Suites
9.4
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
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Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
9.2
Wonderful
1,358 reviews
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Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
9.2
Wonderful
278 reviews
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Top Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center Hotel Reviews

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and rooms were very nice. Staff was excellent, we will be back!"
Mina 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Seaway Inn
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Love the old California style. We had a very enjoyable stay, The hotel is positioned nicely near the beach and boardwalk, the property is well cared for and managed. The only down side was the extraordinarily high price (twice that of a more fancy hotel) for accomodations during the summer season."
Elizabeth 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel, older but clean & a great view of the beach. The staff was excellent! So helpful & great."
Elyse 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Walking distance from Boardwalk was very convenient. The room and bed were huge, it had all the amenities necessary. The bad thing (for me as a short person)😏 too many stairs. At night not enough parking spaces.🙄 Also the vending machines need to get fixed or have more options. Overall I would recommend 👌The cleaning ladies were very nice.😀"
Rosa 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Seaside Inn & Suites
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and property"
May 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean. The staff was extremely helpful and nice. My husband is an amputee and I forgot to request a downstairs room when I booked and they were kind enough to accommodate us at check in. Definitely will stay there again."
Debbie 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Surf City Inn and Suites
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"The staff is very friendly. However, the Air inside the room is not well circulated when the door is closed. The room is tidy but not super clean in some areas. Air conditioning is working but a little bit noise and the fan is not very clean. Can hear noise from neighboring rooms and cars outside. Overall, with a price, I think it is still worth it."
Xiaoxin 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good
"Our room wasn’t ready when we arrived 45 minutes early and still wasn’t at 4. Would have been nice to have been out in a room with a balcony. Water pressure in shower wasn’t great and the pool was small and I’m kinda a weird boxy secluded space."
Chris 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and price."
Elizabeth 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Beachview Inn

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.