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

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, (228 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and in a great location. Staff was extremely courteous and helpful!"
United States
Stephen
The price is AU$602
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,008 reviews)
"Perfect location! Nice, clean and updated room with a great view. Very friendly and welcoming staff. We were able to park there before check in and for a few hours after check out which was very helpful. "
United States
Veronica
The price is AU$258
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Beach Street Inn and Suites

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, (1,255 reviews)
"Clean, spacious rooms and very friendly staff. "
United States
Sarojni
The price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"The Dream Inn is always our go to spot. The hotel is close to everything fun, clean and the staff are great!"
United States
Cameron
The price is AU$348
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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, (183 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great location, and nice rooms."
United States
Robert
The price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Seaway Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,473 reviews)
"It was a very wonderful stay for my kids and I. "
United States
Joanna
The price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Marea Sol Hotel

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, (1,336 reviews)
"Clean, easy walking to food and beach, friendly staff. "
United States
Krista
The price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Ocean Pacific Lodge

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, (914 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 AU$151
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Pacific Blue 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, (1,004 reviews)
"Favorite out of the bunch we stayed at "
United States
Nancy
The price is AU$203
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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
The price is AU$324
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

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, (1,007 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
Ines
The price is AU$205
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 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, (1,213 reviews)
"clean room.. friendly staff"
United States
Joseph
The price is AU$218
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Casablanca On The Beach

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, (1,229 reviews)
"Pool was great and plenty of lounge chairs available. "
United States
Bruce M
The price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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, (1,004 reviews)
"This room was definitely good for its reasonable price! Room was clean, check in smooth, and close to both the boardwalk and downtown. Could use some upgrades like a window ac unit and some more insulation, or thicker curtains to block outside noise. "
United States
Rebecca
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
Rio Vista Suites

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, (1,144 reviews)
"Wonderful property and stay."
United States
Amy Ochi
The price is AU$193
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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, (1,004 reviews)
"Location was amazing! Parking was easy even though at an incline."
United States
Beverly
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Beachview Inn

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Love this spot, and stay here on quick trips along the coast. "
United States
Michael
The price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (999 reviews)
"Very nice room. Great place and quiet"
United States
Amparo
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Seaside Inn & Suites

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, (912 reviews)
"10/10, will be booking here next time in Santa Cruz. "
United States
Lizeth
The price is AU$106
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.5 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,009 reviews)
"The location is amazing. Parking is easy and convenient. AC was nice and cold and the bed was really comfortable. Unbeatable price! "
Canada
Kris
The price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Aqua Breeze Inn
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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
228 reviews
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Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,008 reviews
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Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,255 reviews
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Beach views
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,010 reviews
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Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
183 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 153 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 Bahia Hotel and Spa and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center?
Expedia has 153 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.