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A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.

A multi-story building with a red entrance, a parking lot, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A multi-level apartment building with a central staircase, outdoor planter boxes with plants, and a small water feature.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.

1. Steinbeck Lodge

17.7 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Galvin

NZ$187

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a coffee station, and a television screen.

A hallway with a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, and shelves with packaged food items.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

16.9 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Veronica

NZ$284

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, a staircase, potted plants, and a welcome sign.

A kitchen with a coffee machine, a sink, and a small dining table. There are decorative plates on the wall and a potted plant.

A reception desk with a laptop, a stack of books, a vase of flowers, and a sign that reads "Roses are red, violets are blue, Our humble hotel welcomes you."

A coastal view with clear waters, a sandy beach, and a rocky shoreline.

3. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

16.1 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Steven

NZ$137

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 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.

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

9.8 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Russell

NZ$249

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An arched structure with a view of trees and chairs.

A large building with multiple floors, surrounded by a parking lot and landscaped areas with trees and shrubs.

An outdoor dining area with round tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and buildings with red accents.

A spacious interior with wooden furniture, a chandelier, and large windows.

5. Hacienda de Leal, BW Signature Collection

17.6 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Lee Ann

NZ$217

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A neatly made bed with a tufted headboard, a patterned pillow, and a bedside lamp.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a wooden balcony, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

6. Posada De San Juan

17.2 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Mackenzie

NZ$383

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, red seating, and a reception desk.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

7. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

15.9 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Niloufar

NZ$275

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a variety of plants and a well-maintained lawn.

A small, enclosed room with a kitchenette, two chairs, a round table, and a coffee station.

A building with a blue 'Welcome' sign, a brick facade, and a landscaped entrance area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

8. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

15.2 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Shalay

NZ$154

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A reception area with a glass door, an exit sign, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, and a potted plant.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a sign indicating 'Moss Landing Point' and 'Shop & Hotel Entrances'.

A modern lobby with green chairs, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with shelves of snacks.

9. Inn At Moss Landing Point

5.6 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Renato

NZ$221

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a Best Western sign.

A lobby with a reception desk, two armchairs, a lamp, and a framed map on the wall.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a menu board.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a TV on a stand, a desk with a chair, a dresser, and a fireplace.

10. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

17.1 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Craig

NZ$231

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a chair, and a small table.

A beach with waves, a distant industrial structure, and a cloudy sky.

A room with two wicker chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of a beach and water.

A corner room with wicker chairs, a small table with candles and glasses, and a view of a fenced field through large windows.

11. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

5.6 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Wei

NZ$285

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

A breakfast bar with labeled sections for cereal and fruit, a blue oatmeal container, and a variety of condiments and utensils.

A mini-fridge stocked with beverages and a freezer with frozen desserts.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

12 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Joel

NZ$257

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious conference room with a high ceiling, multiple tables and chairs, a central seating area, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a fireplace.

A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, a stone fireplace, and a bench.

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

14.2 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Kay

NZ$354

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire feature, and outdoor furniture under umbrellas.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue ceiling, seating area with chairs, and a view of the outside.

A breakfast station with a coffee machine, toaster, and various food items.

A spacious hotel lobby with a seating area, tables, and a television mounted on the wall.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

15.2 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Gavin

NZ$366

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A motel with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a telephone, and a painting on the wall.

A motel with a row of single-story buildings, each with a front door and windows.

A motel with a parking lot, a landscaped garden with flowers, and a building with a brick facade.

15. Old Marina Inn

16.2 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Jerrod

NZ$175

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, stone walls, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

A beach with a forested hillside in the background.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot and buildings, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a window with a curtain.

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

18.3 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Hardeep

NZ$427

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern reception area with a wooden panel wall, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a window with curtains, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, a coffee machine, a fruit bowl, and a sign that reads "RISE & SHINE".

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Comfort Inn' sign on the building.

17. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

15.3 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Shalise

NZ$308

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, fire pits, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, a bar area, seating arrangements, and artwork on the walls.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a large TV screen displaying a scenic view.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

18. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

18.4 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Wei

NZ$382

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with plants.

A hotel room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a desk.

A reception desk with a clock, a bulletin board, and a painting above.

A restaurant with granite tables and wooden chairs, a coffee machine, and a trash bin.

19. Laurel Inn Motel

14.6 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Sofia

NZ$170

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A modern office space with a wooden desk, office chair, and a large abstract painting.

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.

20. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

11.3 km from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Syria

NZ$239

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Steinbeck Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 414 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay	8.2 Very good 1,173 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville	9.0 Wonderful 1,019 reviews	View
Hacienda de Leal, BW Signature Collection	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View

Top Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Hotel Reviews

Inn At Moss Landing Point

10/10 Excellent

"No issues at all except my shower didn’t get too hot, more of a “pretty warm” but nothing I was upset about considering how easy and nice everything else was. I would stay here again next time I visit."

Luxurious guest house with Great Views of Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and was just like the photos. Definitely a quiet secluded location. Directions were perfect to find the place."

Capurro Ranch at Moss Landing - Moss Landing House - 5BR with cottage at Elkhorn Slough

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful home. Spacious. View of estuary. Particularly nice master suite. Big well equipped kitchen. Very enjoyable family space."

Panoramic views, 2-person soaking tub, Fireplace 2nd Floor

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful views, cute room, soaking tub was wonderful. Definitely will be back for longer next time!"

Watch Sunsets of the Monterey Bay From a Hilltop Villa

10/10 Excellent

"This was the perfect place to get away, rest, and relax. Super comfortable, spectacular views, and very clean. Owners were very kind. I would highly recommend this adorable hide-away!Denell"

WaterVeiw - 2-person Shower - Fireplace

10/10 Excellent

"It was very relaxing and felt homie."

Other attractions near Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

A group of seals on a rocky shore with water in the background.

Moss Landing State Beach

9.4/10 (71 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Moss Landing State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Moss Landing. Wander around the natural setting in this romantic area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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A sign for Salinas River State Beach, a California State Park.

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Castroville. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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A sandy beach with gentle waves, a clear blue sky, and distant hills.

Salinas River State Beach

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Salinas River State Beach during your trip to Castroville? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Island Beach

9.2/10 (12 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Island Beach during your trip to Moss Landing? Wander the beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

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The Shakespeare Society of America

9.0/10 (14 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at The Shakespeare Society of America in Moss Landing. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

9.0/10 (30 reviews)

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute during your visit to Moss Landing. Wander around the natural setting in this romantic area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Zmudowski State Beach

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

You can take time to visit Zmudowski State Beach during your travels to Moss Landing. Stroll along this romantic area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve?

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve is located in a welcoming area of Elkhorn known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 39 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve?

Inn At Moss Landing Point is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. Another good option is Captain's Inn at Moss Landing, located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve?

Expedia has 39 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve.

What can I see and do near Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve?

Dip your toes in the water at Moss Landing State Beach, Island Beach and Salinas River State Beach. Create some family memories at Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories. The Shakespeare Society of America and Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve are both worth a visit while you're out exploring.

Top Hotels Near Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve in Watsonville from NZ$137

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Our top choices for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve hotels

1. Steinbeck Lodge

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

3. Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

5. Hacienda de Leal, BW Signature Collection

6. Posada De San Juan

7. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

8. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

9. Inn At Moss Landing Point

10. Best Western Salinas Monterey Hotel

11. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

15. Old Marina Inn

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

17. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

18. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

19. Laurel Inn Motel

20. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

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Top Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Hotel Reviews

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Luxurious guest house with Great Views of Monterey Bay

Capurro Ranch at Moss Landing - Moss Landing House - 5BR with cottage at Elkhorn Slough

Panoramic views, 2-person soaking tub, Fireplace 2nd Floor

Watch Sunsets of the Monterey Bay From a Hilltop Villa

WaterVeiw - 2-person Shower - Fireplace

Other attractions near Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Moss Landing State Beach

Salinas River Dunes Nature Preserve

Salinas River State Beach

Island Beach

The Shakespeare Society of America

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Zmudowski State Beach

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