Hotels near Wilder Ranch State Park Santa Cruz

If being by the water is a major draw, Fern Grotto Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from central Santa Cruz. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Sand Plant Beach and Wilder Beach, both within a short walk.

If being by the water is a major draw, Sand Plant Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 4 mi (6.5 km) from central Santa Cruz. Catch the sunset by the shore at Fern Grotto Beach, just a short walk away.

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from central Santa Cruz, why not stop by during your stay.

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Wilder Beach, located 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from central Santa Cruz. Catch the sunset by the shore at Fern Grotto Beach, just a short walk away.

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from central Nobel, why not stop by during your stay. Our travelers also like this walkable area for its beaches. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum and Lighthouse Point Park, both nearby.

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Younger Beach, located 3.1 mi (5 km) from central Santa Cruz. Catch the sunset by the shore at De Anza Beach, just a short walk away.

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory is 3 mi (4.8 km) from central Santa Cruz, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to experience more of the culture Santa Cruz has to offer, head to Natural Bridges State Park, Wilder Ranch State Park, and University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum.

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Three Mile Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 5 mi (8 km) from central Santa Cruz. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Four Mile Beach located nearby.