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

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

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

Anna

P7,422

P8,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A dining room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view of trees through large windows.

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

2. Inn at Depot Hill

12.2 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Joseph

P20,222

P26,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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

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

10.8 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Michael

P7,378

P8,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10.7 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

William

P9,024

P10,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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.

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

5. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

11.9 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Steven

P6,359

P7,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

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

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

6. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

15.7 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Michael

P6,645

P7,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

7. Seascape Beach Resort

18.6 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Haleh

P15,250

P22,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.

A stone building with a turret, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.

A bar area with a curved granite countertop, multiple bar stools, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.

8. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Christopher

P7,518

P8,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

9. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.4 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Erin

P5,758

P7,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

10. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 7.8 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Grant

P5,032

P5,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A row of terracotta buildings with balconies, each with a small staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

11. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

11.8 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Elyse

P13,230

P15,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

A motel sign with a neon 'NO VACANCY' message.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder on one side, surrounded by a concrete deck.

12. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.2 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

John

P4,397

P5,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a desk with a computer and a lamp. Large windows offer a view of trees and a building outside.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

A spacious living area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and large windows providing natural light.

13. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

13.5 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Robin

P6,579

P7,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.2 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Steve

P7,978

P9,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A man and a woman standing in a hallway with a patterned floor and a staircase with geometric designs.

15. Chaminade Resort & Spa

9.8 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

SERGIO

P9,499

P13,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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.

16. Inn At Pasatiempo

7.1 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Paul

P7,476

P8,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

17. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.3 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Ingrid

P7,160

P8,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.

A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

18. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Irinea

P4,712

P5,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls and a fireplace. There is a sofa and a small table with a lamp.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, and a window with curtains.

A wooden cabin with a deck and stairs leading up to it, surrounded by trees and natural vegetation.

A compact RV kitchen with a microwave, sink, and dining area.

19. Masood's Lodge

18.6 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Delma

P9,940

P14,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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 balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

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.

20. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.7 km from Wilder Ranch State Park

Sherlyn

P7,294

P8,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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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 1,002 reviews	View
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 769 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View

Top Wilder Ranch State Park Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

10/10 Excellent

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Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"Simple & adequate, very minimalist. Conveniently located. Keep expectations in check."

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"So close to everything in Santa Cruz.. especially the beach. Eateries are walkable too. Good view from the room."

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Easy, central, clean, quiet, and pool was nice touch. Sweet people at the front managing it."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"All the staff were outstanding! The hotel and my room were spotless. I was able to do laundry. The breakfast was the best hotel breakfast I've ever had. Valet was friendly, knowledgeable, and made great recommendations for travel, dining, and entertainment. This location was a last minute decision and what a great decision it was. The hotel was very suitable for kids. I highly recommend this Hyatt location!"

Mission Inn

8/10 Good

"Best of the cheap motels in SC. It's further away from Ocean street and way less homeless people around. Clean."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Pool is amazing ! Staff amazing !! Food excellent Only thing was the ac was just ok so the room felt alittle humid, but we propped the door open for some fresh air and it went away !! Rooms are small but not to small and it’s the perfect location. Everything felt safe and secure"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

8/10 Good

"Breakfast is excellent. Beds are bit firm for my task. Didn't try pool or hot tub. Staff very friendly and professional. Parking is easy."

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, great location (short walk to the boardwalk). Also good onsite restaurant."

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 biking 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 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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Three Mile Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Three Mile Beach might be the perfect place to seek out 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 traveler 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 accommodations 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 hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get 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 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 Ranch State Park hotels

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

2. Inn at Depot Hill

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

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

5. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

6. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7. Seascape Beach Resort

8. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

9. Mission Inn

10. Hitching Post Studios Inn

11. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

12. National 9 Santa Cruz

13. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

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

15. Chaminade Resort & Spa

16. Inn At Pasatiempo

17. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

18. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

19. Masood's Lodge

20. Marea Sol Hotel

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Top Wilder Ranch State Park Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Surf City Inn and Suites

Beachview Inn

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Mission Inn

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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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