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

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

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, 1.4 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Judy

RM374

RM465 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

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

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Anna

RM482

RM558 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

3. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

8.7 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Michael

RM465

RM538 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

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

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

8.7 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

William

RM552

RM635 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

5. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 3.2 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Tasia

RM302

RM402 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious cafe with wooden ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and a mural of musicians.

A building with a sign reading "SEACLIF" and a "BAR + KITCHEN" sign. There are parking signs visible, and the building is surrounded by landscaping.

A spacious living area with a black sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wooden sideboard. The room features a large window, a wall adorned with framed artwork, and a mirror.

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

6. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

13.6 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

John

RM432

RM502 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

7. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Julia

RM332

RM637 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

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

8. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

9.9 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Rochelle

RM393

RM454 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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.

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

9. Seascape Beach Resort

16.5 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Ryan

RM768

RM1,188 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.

A stone fireplace with a TV mounted above it, a stone wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.

A bar area with a curved granite countertop, multiple bar stools, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

10. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

8.9 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Brandall

RM465

RM534 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

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

11. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Grester

RM473

RM548 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.4 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Frank

RM547

RM631 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

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

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

13. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

12.5 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Robin

RM427

RM489 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

14. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.4 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Alan

RM389

RM449 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

15. Monarch Cove Inn

10.6 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Matthew

RM779

RM886 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

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

16. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Sofia

RM474

RM549 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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.

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

A bar area with a long counter, stools, and a TV screen.

17. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

11.2 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Candace

RM448

RM512 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

18. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.3 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Jacob

RM510

RM590 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

19. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Carlos

RM253

RM362 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

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

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 5.8 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

vincent

RM327

RM378 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Ocean Pacific Lodge	8.8 Excellent 1,560 reviews	View

Top Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Love love love this place!"

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location of this hotel, across from the Santa Cruz beach, is ideal. The walk ability to the Boardwalk is great. Our room was clean, quiet & comfortable. Would recommend staying here."

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Love the ocean Pacific Lodge that’s our go to place to stay in Santa Cruz. We go there quite often. The staff is very friendly. It’s super clean. Love the pool. Hopefully we’ll be back in December."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, great spacious parking"

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location with a great view of the ocean, pier and boardwalk. We stayed in the tower section that always has a nice view. Staff was friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. So much is within walking distance. Downtown, pier, boardwalk, surfing, people watching. My number one place to stay when coming to Santa Cruz."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

8/10 Good

"Breakfast is excellent. Beds are bit firm for my task. Didn't try pool or hot tub. Staff very friendly and professional. Parking is easy."

Other attractions near Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

A coastal landscape with a large rock formation featuring a natural arch over the ocean, surrounded by beachgoers and pine trees.

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve 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 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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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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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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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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Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

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

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve?

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve is located in a walkable area of Nobel known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 14 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve?

Adjacent to Moore Creek Wildlife 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. Other good options within a short distance include Mission Inn and Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve.

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

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve.

What can I see and do near Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Williams-Reynolds House, Lighthouse Point Park and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse are landmarks to visit in the area. Spend some time wandering around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, University Terrace Dog Park and Neary Lagoon Park.

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Our top choices for Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve hotels

1. Mission Inn

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

3. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

5. Ocean Pacific Lodge

6. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

8. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

9. Seascape Beach Resort

10. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

11. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

13. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

14. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

15. Monarch Cove Inn

16. Marea Sol Hotel

17. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

18. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

19. Seaside Inn & Suites

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

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Top Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Marea Sol Hotel

Ocean Pacific Lodge

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Other attractions near Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Natural Bridges State Park

Natural Bridges State Beach

Swift Street Courtyard

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

De Anza Beach

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

Younger Beach

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