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A reception area with a glass door, an exit sign, and a painting on the wall.

A reception desk with a wooden wall backdrop displaying the text "INN AT MOSS LANDING POINT".

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, and a potted plant.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a sign indicating 'Moss Landing Point' and 'Shop & Hotel Entrances'.

1. Inn At Moss Landing Point

6.8 km from Zmudowski State Beach

Renato

￥16,257

￥19,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a chair, and a small table.

A room with two wicker chairs and a small table, large windows with a view of a beach and water.

A wooden deck with a rope barrier, a lifebuoy, and a wicker chair overlooking a water body.

A corner room with wicker chairs, a small table with candles and glasses, and a view of a fenced field through large windows.

2. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

6.3 km from Zmudowski State Beach

Nathan

￥21,550

￥24,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

5.6 km from Zmudowski State Beach

Leonel

￥19,092

￥22,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

4. Inn at Depot Hill

18.7 km from Zmudowski State Beach

Jeff

￥43,412

￥58,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

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

A gym with various exercise equipment including treadmills, an elliptical, and free weights.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

7.8 km from Zmudowski State Beach

Joel

￥19,064

￥22,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, each with patterned bedding, a small bedside table with a phone, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A vending machine with Pepsi branding and a selection of snacks.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the countryside.

A modern bathroom with a black countertop, two sinks, a mirror, and a yellow towel warmer.

6. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

7.5 km from Zmudowski State Beach

Aleksandr

￥9,638

￥12,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A modern living room with a fireplace, red chairs, and a view through large glass doors.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, red seating, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.

7. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

18.7 km from Zmudowski State Beach

Niloufar

￥20,935

￥24,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

19.2 km from Zmudowski State Beach

Milton

￥22,424

￥25,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a variety of plants and a well-maintained lawn.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a large number '6' sign, and a colorful striped rug.

A building with a blue 'Welcome' sign, a brick facade, and a landscaped entrance area.

A small, enclosed room with a kitchenette, two chairs, a round table, and a coffee station.

9. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

17.3 km from Zmudowski State Beach

Tim

￥10,925

￥12,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.

A star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.

A view through a window of a building with a sign for 'Arcade Arcade'.

10. Capitola Hotel

18.6 km from Zmudowski State Beach

Mary

￥40,066

￥46,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern reception area with a wooden panel wall, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Comfort Inn' sign on the building.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a window with curtains, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

11. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

17.5 km from Zmudowski State Beach

Shalise

￥25,062

￥28,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with plants.

A modern kitchen with marble countertops, a coffee station, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a desk.

A restaurant with granite tables and wooden chairs, a coffee machine, and a trash bin.

12. Laurel Inn Motel

21.5 km from Zmudowski State Beach

Rodolfo

￥12,424

￥14,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A motel named Old Marina Inn with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A motel with a parking lot, a landscaped garden with flowers, and a building with a brick facade.

A motel with a row of single-story buildings, each with a front door and windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a telephone, and a painting on the wall.

13. Old Marina Inn

18.5 km from Zmudowski State Beach

Marvin

￥13,644

￥15,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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.

14. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

19.5 km from Zmudowski State Beach

Steven

￥17,116

￥19,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire feature, and outdoor furniture under umbrellas.

A breakfast station with a coffee machine, toaster, and various food items.

A spacious hotel lobby with a seating area, tables, and a television mounted on the wall.

A snack and frozen food display with various brands and products.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

17.4 km from Zmudowski State Beach

Gavin

￥24,489

￥28,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A stone fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture in an outdoor patio area.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are shelves with decorative items and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a covered entrance and multiple floors.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

21 km from Zmudowski State Beach

Trinidad

￥23,108

￥25,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, fire pits, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom area.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, a bar area, seating arrangements, and artwork on the walls.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a large TV screen displaying a scenic view.

17. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

20.7 km from Zmudowski State Beach

Sandra

￥32,172

￥37,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

18. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

16.9 km from Zmudowski State Beach

Michael

￥16,534

￥19,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious living area with a modern fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the beach.

A hotel courtyard with green lawns, a tennis court, and multiple rooms with green doors.

A kitchen with a unique mosaic backsplash, a built-in dishwasher, and a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, a mirror, and a bathroom in the background.

19. Best Western Marina State Beach

16.7 km from Zmudowski State Beach

Isaac

￥17,109

￥19,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A building with a covered parking area, a tree, and a car parked inside.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, wardrobe, and a television.

A parking lot with several cars, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a television, and a dresser.

20. Laguna Lodge

19.2 km from Zmudowski State Beach

Justin

￥15,969

￥25,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Zmudowski State Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Inn At Moss Landing Point	9.2 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing	9.2 Wonderful 623 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville	9.0 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 761 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View

Top Zmudowski State Beach Hotel Reviews

GREAT OCEAN VIEWS, LAST MINUTE DEAL!! BOOK NOW -BEAUTIFUL BEACH HOME!!

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Amazing House On The Beach!!

10/10 Excellent

"The views from the living room and sun deck were the absolute highlight of the house. The rooms were very comfortable, the kitchen well equipped. It was a lovely escape for our family and my only complaint was that our trip was too short!"

Pelican 87: Beach Living at its Best

10/10 Excellent

"The house was great. The pictures were very accurate. All the forward bedrooms could hear the ocean. The fireplace worked well. The amount of beach toys, chairs and other items was kind of amazing. I would highly recommend this for families. It feels like you have your own private beach."

Oceanfront Retreat Pajaro Dunes Beach, crashing wave views, private beach

10/10 Excellent

"The location right on the beach is unbeatable! We loved hanging out in the Adirondack chairs, watching the dolphins swim by. There are a ton of (beach) toys, a great hot tub, and an excellent barbecue. The kitchen is also equipped with everything you might need. Truly a great place for a family vacation!"

House 25 | 4 Bedroom

10/10 Excellent

"Great house with a great location. Well equipped"

Ocean View Beach House in the Sand Dunes on Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous place!"

BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful home. Nice looking. Peaceful. We will be back."

Beachfront Pajaro Dunes Condo w/ Bay Views!

8/10 Good

"Nice quiet beach and gated property (although the public can access the beach no problems with that were noted at the Pelican Point end of the resort...didn't go up to the Shorebirds end so can't say what that is like.)Kids will enjoy the beach and resort amenities (no pool but pickleball and tennis courts and a rec room with ping pong)"

House 98 - Ocean View

8/10 Good

"The house is older but nice. Beachaccess is very good. Overall we hada good stay."

Other attractions near Zmudowski State Beach

A group of seals on a rocky shore with water in the background.

Moss Landing State Beach

9.4/10 (71 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Moss Landing State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Moss Landing. Wander around the natural setting in this romantic area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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A coastal sunset with a sandy beach, a rocky cliff, and a paved walkway.

Sunset State Beach

9.0/10 (57 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Sunset State Beach during your travels in Watsonville? Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve during your travels to Watsonville. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Island Beach

9.2/10 (12 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Island Beach during your trip to Moss Landing? Wander the beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

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Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

9.0/10 (30 reviews)

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute during your visit to Moss Landing. Wander around the natural setting in this romantic area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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The Shakespeare Society of America

9.0/10 (14 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The Shakespeare Society of America in Moss Landing. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Ramsay Park

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

Ramsay Park is just one of the places to see in Watsonville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Zmudowski State Beach?

Zmudowski State Beach is located in Moss Landing. Travelers like the surrounding area for its beaches and wildlife. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 48 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels are there near Zmudowski State Beach?

Expedia has 48 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Zmudowski State Beach.

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

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Zmudowski State Beach.

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

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What can I see and do near Zmudowski State Beach?

Sunset State Beach, Moss Landing State Beach, and Island Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, and Watsonville Center for the Arts are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town. At Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve, Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve, and Ramsay Park, you can surround yourself with nature.

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Our top choices for Zmudowski State Beach hotels

1. Inn At Moss Landing Point

2. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

4. Inn at Depot Hill

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

6. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

7. Ramada by Wyndham Marina

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

9. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

10. Capitola Hotel

11. Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

12. Laurel Inn Motel

13. Old Marina Inn

14. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

16. Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey

17. SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes On Monterey Bay

18. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

19. Best Western Marina State Beach

20. Laguna Lodge

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Top Zmudowski State Beach Hotel Reviews

GREAT OCEAN VIEWS, LAST MINUTE DEAL!! BOOK NOW -BEAUTIFUL BEACH HOME!!

Amazing House On The Beach!!

Pelican 87: Beach Living at its Best

Oceanfront Retreat Pajaro Dunes Beach, crashing wave views, private beach

House 25 | 4 Bedroom

Ocean View Beach House in the Sand Dunes on Monterey Bay

BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED

Beachfront Pajaro Dunes Condo w/ Bay Views!

House 98 - Ocean View

Other attractions near Zmudowski State Beach

Moss Landing State Beach

Sunset State Beach

Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve

Island Beach

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

The Shakespeare Society of America

Ramsay Park

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