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

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

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

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.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Wilder Beach

Natalya

￥19,725

￥22,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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.

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.

2. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Wilder Beach

KimLien

￥15,920

￥19,625 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Wilder Beach

Linda

￥19,237

￥22,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

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.

4. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.8 km from Wilder Beach

Justin

￥9,040

￥13,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

5. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 4.8 km from Wilder Beach

Anthony

￥12,927

￥16,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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.

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

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 5 km from Wilder Beach

Frank

￥22,618

￥26,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.7 km from Wilder Beach

Grester

￥21,237

￥24,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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 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.

8. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.2 km from Wilder Beach

Lisa

￥18,586

￥21,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

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

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

9. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.9 km from Wilder Beach

Michael

￥10,290

￥13,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

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

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

10. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Wilder Beach

Carmen

￥12,319

￥14,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10.2 km from Wilder Beach

Anna Christine

￥21,260

￥24,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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 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, 6.1 km from Wilder Beach

Bertha

￥14,668

￥16,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 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.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Wilder Beach

Steve

￥19,839

￥22,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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.

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

10.3 km from Wilder Beach

Nathan

￥20,993

￥24,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

A yellow building with a pergola, a statue, and a parking lot.

A hotel lobby with a yellow color scheme, a double staircase, and a person pushing a luggage cart.

15. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 5.8 km from Wilder Beach

SONIA ARACELI MATA

￥8,716

￥12,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

16. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 5.5 km from Wilder Beach

Siddharth

￥9,842

￥11,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

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

17. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

11.4 km from Wilder Beach

Nhu

￥15,403

￥17,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

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

18. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 7.5 km from Wilder Beach

Grant

￥11,603

￥13,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

19. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.7 km from Wilder Beach

Brooke

￥23,911

￥27,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter with a display, and shelves with bottles.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

20. Inn At Pasatiempo

7.2 km from Wilder Beach

Paul

￥15,926

￥18,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Compare popular hotels close to Wilder Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,012 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 710 reviews	View
Seaside Inn & Suites	8.2 Very good 1,126 reviews	View
Ocean Pacific Lodge	8.8 Excellent 1,544 reviews	View

Top Wilder Beach Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"..."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Same block as Happy Noodles"

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms are beautiful! Staff super attentive, food was excellent! Location can't be beat! Can't wait to return!"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It was very comfortable and an excellent location right in the middle of santa cruz"

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I would definitely stay at this hotel again."

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

8/10 Good

"The room was nice but the road noise was very loud. Check in was kind of annoying in that my vehicle license plate number was required to get a parking pass so that meant walking out once to get my plate number then a second time to put the pass in my car. The breakfast was ok too but cold cereal and yogurts would have been a nice addition."

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Have stayed multiple times here! Always clean and great location. Walking distance to the pier and boardwalk."

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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Wilder Beach?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Wilder Beach, head over to our customer service page.

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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Our top choices for Wilder Beach hotels

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

2. Mission Inn

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

4. Seaside Inn & Suites

5. Ocean Pacific Lodge

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8. Marea Sol Hotel

9. Beachview Inn

10. Carousel Beach Inn

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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

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

15. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

16. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

17. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

18. Hitching Post Studios Inn

19. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

20. Inn At Pasatiempo

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Top Wilder Beach Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Seaside Inn & Suites

Mission Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Casablanca On The Beach

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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