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

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.

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

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Michelle

HK$927

HK$1,073 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

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, 3.3 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Adrian

HK$778

HK$906 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

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

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

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

10.8 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Michael

HK$830

HK$962 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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.

4. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.4 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Judy

HK$719

HK$894 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 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.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 5.5 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Frank

HK$927

HK$1,073 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 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.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10.7 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

William

HK$1,060

HK$1,220 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 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.

7. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 5.3 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Tasia

HK$581

HK$772 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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.

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Grester

HK$894

HK$1,036 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

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

9. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.3 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Julia

HK$784

HK$1,388 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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.

10. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.2 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Alan

HK$734

HK$849 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

jessika

HK$927

HK$1,073 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A balcony with blue chairs and a view of the beach and cityscape.

A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.

A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.

12. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.5 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Marlene

HK$672

HK$780 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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.

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.

13. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.7 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Sofia

HK$911

HK$1,055 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A modern 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 sign reading 'Four Points by Sheraton' in front.

14. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

12.3 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Stanley

HK$860

HK$983 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

15. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

11.9 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Gail

HK$742

HK$857 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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.

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.

16. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Natalie

HK$487

HK$695 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

17. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

cindy

HK$996

HK$1,150 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.2 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Maria

HK$988

HK$1,142 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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.

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.

19. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.4 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Aleksandr

HK$487

HK$647 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A large, multi-story building with a spacious lawn and a patio area.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, a coffee table, and a bar area with a view of the outdoors.

A dining area with a stone fireplace, two framed landscape paintings, and a table set for two.

A rustic wooden building with large windows and a covered entrance.

20. Costanoa Lodge and Camp

31.8 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Andrea

HK$872

HK$1,044 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Wilder Ranch State Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 721 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,355 reviews	View

Top Wilder Ranch State Park Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay! Everything was great, and the front desk receptionist was very friendly and accommodating. My only suggestion would be to provide regular-sized pillows instead of the small throw-style pillows. Other than that, everything was excellent."

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great room to celebrate my daughter’s first trip (and as a teenager) to The Beach Boardwalk!! Beautiful views of the ocean, boardwalk at night, and easily walkable to all the things you want to do."

The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful house with plenty of supplies & amenities. Excellent communication with the owner and no hassles with anything. A perfect weekend, thanks so much Geoff!"

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"I wasn't there too long -- just one night. But it was perfect for just me: clean, comfortable, and quiet. (I was a little concerned when I saw packages of earplugs on the nightstands, but it was a peaceful night.) The person working the front desk was great! I asked her advice on a quick place to eat within walking distance and she suggested the perfect restaurant! A great place with great staff!"

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Convinent location. Updated rooms"

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome property right in the heart of it all!"

West Cliff Getaway

8/10 Good

"This was a clean and well-stocked house in a wonderful location just off West Cliff Drive. Short walk to Natural Bridges Beach."

Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges

10/10 Excellent

"It was very clean and comfortable. Walking distance to Natural Bridges, great for sunsets. Better than we had expected. Wonderful hosts."

Westside 3 BR + loft Overlooks Natural Bridges Beach. Great for Families!

8/10 Good

"Great location! House had chairs and towels for the beach and it was nice and quiet."

Other attractions near Wilder Ranch State Park

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Three Mile Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Three Mile Beach might be the perfect place to visit 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 Wilder Ranch State Park?

Wilder Ranch State Park is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 298 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Wilder Ranch State Park?

La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. It's located 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Wilder Ranch State Park. Other good options within 5 miles include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Mission Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Wilder Ranch State Park?

Expedia has 298 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Wilder Ranch State Park.

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

Yes, you'll find most 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 scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Wilder Ranch State Park.

What can I see and do near Wilder Ranch State Park?

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. Williams-Reynolds House, Lighthouse Point Park and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse are some of the local landmarks to explore. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and University Terrace Dog Park.

Santa Cruz Wilder Ranch State Park Hotels

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Our top choices for Wilder Ranch State Park hotels

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

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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

4. Mission Inn

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

7. Ocean Pacific Lodge

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

9. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

11. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

12. Edgewater Beach Inn

13. Marea Sol Hotel

14. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

15. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

16. Seaside Inn & Suites

17. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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

19. Beachview Inn

20. Costanoa Lodge and Camp

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Top Wilder Ranch State Park Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Mission Inn

Beachview Inn

West Cliff Getaway

Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges

Westside 3 BR + loft Overlooks Natural Bridges Beach. Great for Families!

Other attractions near Wilder Ranch State Park

Fern Grotto Beach

Sand Plant Beach

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Wilder Beach

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Younger Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Three Mile Beach

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