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

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

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

1. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Wilder Beach

Erin

CA $130

CA $161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

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

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Wilder Beach

Linda

CA $173

CA $200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Wilder Beach

Natalya

CA $171

CA $198 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10.2 km from Wilder Beach

William

CA $192

CA $221 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

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.

5. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 4.8 km from Wilder Beach

Anthony

CA $105

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

6. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.7 km from Wilder Beach

Grester

CA $191

CA $220 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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

7. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

11.4 km from Wilder Beach

Steven

CA $138

CA $160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

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

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

10.3 km from Wilder Beach

Nathan

CA $189

CA $218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

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

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

9. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 7.8 km from Wilder Beach

Andrea

CA $141

CA $250 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

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

10. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

15.2 km from Wilder Beach

Michael

CA $151

CA $175 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

11. Monarch Cove Inn

12.2 km from Wilder Beach

Deborah

CA $270

CA $307 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

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

12. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.8 km from Wilder Beach

Justin

CA $75

CA $111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

13. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Wilder Beach

Edwin

CA $115

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

14. Inn at Depot Hill

11.7 km from Wilder Beach

Joseph

CA $393

CA $526 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 5 km from Wilder Beach

Frank

CA $192

CA $221 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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, 5.2 km from Wilder Beach

Donna

CA $155

CA $180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

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

17. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

12.7 km from Wilder Beach

Fabian

CA $156

CA $178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

18. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Wilder Beach

Bertha

CA $132

CA $152 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, surrounded by trees.

A rustic bar with wooden furniture, a pool table, and a large TV screen displaying a guitar.

A cozy bar area with wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a fireplace.

19. The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

17.4 km from Wilder Beach

Jose

CA $126

CA $167 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area with a neon sign.

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.

20. Inn At Pasatiempo

7.2 km from Wilder Beach

Paul

CA $143

CA $165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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Compare popular hotels close to Wilder Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,018 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 712 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Ocean Pacific Lodge	8.8 Excellent 1,553 reviews	View

Top Wilder Beach Hotel Reviews

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, quiet, comfortable. Finally an Accommodation Room that is set up efficiently and safely. I usually travel with a motion detecting nightlight but one was installed already. Alas, the small breakfast room is up a flight of stairs (!) and offers no proteins. (Did not attempt). Did not try the hot tub. Parking is easy. Close to what you'd look for in Santa Cruz."

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and comfortable bed in a great location for boardwalk, downtown shopping or coastal walk."

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"customer service"

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean, comfortable, steps to the beach and boardwalk."

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Property was walkable to Downtown. Easy access to PCH. Near very good restaurants. Short drive to the boardwalk."

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

10/10 Excellent

"A wonderful hotel with the nicest staff we have ever met! The location is great, walkable to the beach and many food options! The staff were wonderful and very kind to give us food recommendations!"

West Cliff Getaway

10/10 Excellent

"We couldn’t have been happier with our stay. The house felt like a home and we had plenty of room. The location was AMAZING! My sisters in law and I did the Santa Cruz 70.3IM and it was perfect viewing for my niece and nephew to cheer us on since we went by several times just steps from the house. It was so close to the start/finish as well. As I mentioned the house felt like a home and there were plenty of games for the littles in our family and they really enjoyed the “vintage” TV in the bedroom. It was also great being able to walk those few steps to see all the wildlife visible from the viewpoints near the house. If we do this race again or simply visit Santa Cruz we would love to stay there again. Thank you for everything."

Iconic West Cliff with Views!

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location, especially if you’re in town for the half Ironman"

Other attractions near Wilder Beach

A coastal landscape with cliffs, a clear sky, and a dirt path.

Fern Grotto Beach

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

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A beach with a cave entrance, rocky cliffs, and the ocean.

Wilder Ranch State Park

Enjoy a trip to Wilder Ranch State Park and popular activities like surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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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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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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Sand Plant Beach

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

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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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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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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 biking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Wilder Beach?

Wilder Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 342 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Wilder Beach?

La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. It's located 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Wilder Beach. Other good choices within 5 miles include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA and Mission Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Wilder Beach?

Expedia has 342 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Wilder Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Wilder Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Wilder Beach.

What can I see and do near Wilder Beach?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, and Lighthouse Point Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are must-sees while exploring the area. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve, and University Terrace Dog Park.

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1. Mission Inn

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

5. Ocean Pacific Lodge

6. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

7. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

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

9. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

11. Monarch Cove Inn

12. Seaside Inn & Suites

13. Carousel Beach Inn

14. Inn at Depot Hill

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

16. Marea Sol Hotel

17. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

18. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

19. The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

20. Inn At Pasatiempo

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Top Wilder Beach Hotel Reviews

Mission Inn

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Casablanca On The Beach

Marea Sol Hotel

Seaside Inn & Suites

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

West Cliff Getaway

Iconic West Cliff with Views!

Other attractions near Wilder Beach

Fern Grotto Beach

Wilder Ranch State Park

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Younger Beach

Sand Plant Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

De Anza Beach

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

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