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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, (153 reviews)
"Staff and amenities are excellent. Will definitely stay again. "
United States
Sunayana
The price is NZ$993
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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, (164 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is NZ$226
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Seaway Inn

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, (1,006 reviews)
"Beautiful room, kind staff, and a gorgeous beach view."
United States
Alyssa
The price is NZ$232
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Beach Street Inn and Suites

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, (1,417 reviews)
"Great location and amazing hotel"
United States
Julie
The price is NZ$227
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Marea Sol Hotel

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay with an amazing view."
Australia
Ben
The price is NZ$483
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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, (1,262 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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, (906 reviews)
"We enjoyed our night stay. Room was clean and accommodating. Hotel was secure and quiet. I would defintely stay again. "
United States
Melissa
The price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 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, (1,308 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, the staff was outstanding. "
United States
Wallace
The price is NZ$296
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters 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, (1,189 reviews)
"very nice room, nice staff "
United States
Neil
The price is NZ$264
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Casablanca On The Beach

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, (1,009 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect, very cute and clean, super nice staff and great location. Will stay here again."
United States
sophie
The price is NZ$232
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Mission Inn

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (965 reviews)
"Room was really nice and the location is perfect"
United States
Athena
Seaside Inn & Suites

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)
"Rooms were excellent and staff as well. They locked our bikes up in storage so that we did not have to lug them upstairs. Rio Vista is a real find in Santa Cruz. Will stay there again. A really great value."
United States
David
Rio Vista Suites

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, (643 reviews)
"Easy to book last minute, comfy and spacious room and pet friendly. The continental breakfast was great."
United States
Alexandra
The price is NZ$289
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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 NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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, (1,102 reviews)
"Great property, great location, great staff"
Australia
Christopher
The price is NZ$289
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,222 reviews)
"Excellent hotel"
United States
Malcolm
The price is NZ$302
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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, (1,201 reviews)
"Room was spacious and comfortable. Location made it easy to get to and from amazing sites, and breakfast fueled our day! Definitely would stay again! "
United States
Nicole
The price is NZ$226
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (871 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, good location."
United States
Samik
The price is NZ$104
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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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.