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    Our top choices for Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve hotels

    1. Mission Inn

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

    2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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

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

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

    4. Inn at Depot Hill

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

    5. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

    A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

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

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

    7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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

    8. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

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

    9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

    An outdoor seating area with fire pits and string lights, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a palm tree.

    10. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

    A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

    11. Marea Sol Hotel

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

    12. Inn At Pasatiempo

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

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

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

    14. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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

    15. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

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    16. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

    A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

    17. Ocean Pacific Lodge

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

    18. Pacific Blue Inn

    A courtyard with stone flooring, wooden benches, potted plants, and a fire pit.

    19. Seaside Inn & Suites

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

    20. The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

    A rustic wooden cabin with a stone staircase leading up to a wooden deck, surrounded by dense forest and a flowing stream.

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

    Mission Inn

    Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve View

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

    Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

    Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve View

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

    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

    Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve View

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

    Inn at Depot Hill

    10.2 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve View

    A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

    La Bahia Hotel and Spa

    Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve View
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    Other attractions near Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

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

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    Natural Bridges State Park

    Rating: 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 biking trails.

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

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    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 biking trails.

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    University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

    Rating: 8.4/10 (103 reviews)

    Explore the lovely green spaces of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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    Swift Street Courtyard

    Rating: 8.6/10 (4 reviews)

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

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    Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

    You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory during your travels in Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails 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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    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 biking trails.

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    Top Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve Hotel Reviews

    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

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

    Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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

    Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

    An outdoor seating area with fire pits and string lights, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a palm tree.

    Pacific Blue Inn

    A courtyard with stone flooring, wooden benches, potted plants, and a fire pit.

    Marea Sol Hotel

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

    Carousel Beach Inn

    A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

    Ocean Pacific Lodge

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

    Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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

    Casablanca On The Beach

    An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

    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, check out the 14 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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 are there close to Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve?

    Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodations 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! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to 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 receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve.

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    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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