⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve for 2026

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A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

1. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

KimLien

S$160

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Linda

S$181

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Natalya

S$179

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

4. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Roxanna

S$204

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

8.6 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Anna Christine

S$199

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.4 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Frank

S$199

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

7. Inn at Depot Hill

10 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Joseph

S$476

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

8. Seascape Beach Resort

16.2 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Haleh

S$455

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

9. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

13.5 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Michael

S$157

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

10. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Andrea

S$244

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

11. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

9.8 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Nhu

S$149

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

A star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.

A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.

12. Capitola Hotel

9.8 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Michelle

S$358

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

13. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Grant

S$109

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

14. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Grester

S$199

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a desk with a computer and a lamp. Large windows offer a view of trees and a building outside.

A Best Western Plus Inn with a modern design, including a covered entrance and a landscaped area in front.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A spacious living area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and large windows providing natural light.

15. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

13.3 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Robin

S$160

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A living room with leather sofas, a central coffee table, a fireplace, and two flat-screen TVs mounted on the walls.

An outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, large umbrellas, and a tiled floor.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a sign reading "FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON".

16. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

12.1 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Margaret

S$161

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

17. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.4 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Justin

S$97

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

18. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.6 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Lisa

S$175

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter with a display, and shelves with bottles.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

19. Inn At Pasatiempo

6.2 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Paul

S$149

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.

A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.

20. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.4 km from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Irinea

S$112

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,014 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 710 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 301 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Improvement can be done to the shower head but everything else was great"

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good

"Great place with super location! Loved the waffles and free breakfast"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It was a bit over cast but it was good and clean beds was comfy"

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

8/10 Good

"The room was nice but the road noise was very loud. Check in was kind of annoying in that my vehicle license plate number was required to get a parking pass so that meant walking out once to get my plate number then a second time to put the pass in my car. The breakfast was ok too but cold cereal and yogurts would have been a nice addition."

Seaway Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Room was great. I wish they would clean up the lobby. They use it as a storage space. Extra chairs, refrigerators, lamp shades, and the tv is never on. Can’t sit there and relax. Three days I went there in morning there was no coffee made or hot water for tea. Looks like counter space for snacks but it is cluttered. I love this little hotel but the lobby space has never been finished. 😞"

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"I have stayed here every time I go to Santa Cruz. It's close to the boardwalk and it's very well maintained"

Other attractions near Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.

Natural Bridges State Park

9.0/10 (842 reviews)

You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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A coastal landscape with two prominent rock formations and a sandy beach.

Natural Bridges State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Natural Bridges State 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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De Anza Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at De Anza 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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Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory in Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.

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Younger Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Younger Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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Swift Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Swift 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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Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Explore the lovely green spaces of Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and enjoy the surfing in Nobel. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Swift Street Courtyard

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Swift Street Courtyard during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve?

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 24 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve. Another good option is Mission Inn, located just 1 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve.

What can I see and do near Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve?

You'll want to browse the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and Lighthouse Point Park. Explore landmarks like Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. You can wander around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve hotels

1. Mission Inn

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

4. Seaway Inn

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

7. Inn at Depot Hill

8. Seascape Beach Resort

9. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

11. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

12. Capitola Hotel

13. Hitching Post Studios Inn

14. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

15. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

16. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

17. Seaside Inn & Suites

18. Marea Sol Hotel

19. Inn At Pasatiempo

20. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Compare popular hotels close to Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Top Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Carousel Beach Inn

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Seaside Inn & Suites

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Seaway Inn

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Other attractions near Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Natural Bridges State Park

Natural Bridges State Beach

De Anza Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Younger Beach

Swift Beach

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Swift Street Courtyard

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