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

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

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

1. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

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 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.

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

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 spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

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

9.2 km from Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

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

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.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

9.2 km from Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

William

RM552

RM635 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

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

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

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

5. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 3.9 km from Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

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.

An outdoor patio with a long table set for dining, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola structure.

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

6. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

14.1 km from Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

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

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

7. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6.7 km from Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Julia

RM332

RM637 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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.

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

8. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10.5 km from Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Rochelle

RM393

RM454 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

A stone building with a turret, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.

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.

9. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10.2 km from Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Brandall

RM465

RM534 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 4 km from Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Frank

RM547

RM631 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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, 4.8 km from Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Grester

RM473

RM548 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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.

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

A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.4 km from Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Alan

RM389

RM449 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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.

13. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

13.7 km from Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Robin

RM427

RM489 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

14. Seascape Beach Resort

16.8 km from Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Ryan

RM768

RM1,188 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 desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

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.

15. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Sofia

RM474

RM549 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

16. Monarch Cove Inn

11.1 km from Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Matthew

RM779

RM886 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

17. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

12.5 km from Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

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

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

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.3 km from Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

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

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.

19. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.9 km from Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Carlos

RM253

RM362 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

20. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Aleksandr

RM272

RM357 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

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 Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory 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."

Edgewater Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and an even better jet bath tub."

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 Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

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 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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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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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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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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Wilder Beach

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

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Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Wilder Beach Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory?

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory 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 11 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory?

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 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory. Other good choices within 5 miles include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Mission Inn.

How many hotels will I find near Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory?

Expedia has 11 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory.

What can I see and do near Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory?

Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum or Lighthouse Point Park. Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve or University Terrace Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory 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. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

11. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

13. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

14. Seascape Beach Resort

15. Marea Sol Hotel

16. Monarch Cove Inn

17. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

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

19. Seaside Inn & Suites

20. Beachview Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Top Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Marea Sol Hotel

Ocean Pacific Lodge

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Edgewater Beach Inn

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Other attractions near Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Natural Bridges State Beach

Natural Bridges State Park

Younger Beach

De Anza Beach

Wilder Beach

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

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