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Top 5 hotels in Pajaro Dunes at a glance

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville — 2.5-star hotel in Watsonville. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.
Inn At Moss Landing Point — 3-star hotel in Moss Landing. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton — 3.5-star hotel in Aptos. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.
Chaminade Resort & Spa — 4-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Guest rating: 8.4/10 — Very Good.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz — 3-star hotel in Westside Santa Cruz. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.

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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 snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

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.

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Watsonville

$132

$152 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A modern lobby with green chairs, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with shelves of snacks.

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

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Moss Landing

$131

$156 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

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.

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

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Aptos

$130

$150 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A patio with two chairs and a table, a fire in the center, surrounded by greenery and a view of the landscape.

A modern living room with a fireplace, leather furniture, and built-in bookshelves.

A grand staircase with patterned tiles, wooden beams, and a skylight.

A modern bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with a television, and shelves stocked with bottles.

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Santa Cruz

$159

$228 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

$144

$165 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Marina

$75

$87 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

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.

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Capitola

$110

$126 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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.

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

Santa Cruz

$149

$171 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

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

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

Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar

$288

$403 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

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

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

Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

$78

$92 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, chairs, and tables.

A store interior with shelves stocked with snacks and drinks, a large sign reading "TREATS", and a mural on the wall.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a built-in microwave.

Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy

Gilroy

$125

$139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area with a neon sign.

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

Inn At Pasatiempo

Santa Cruz

$119

$137 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring large wooden columns, a central seating area with red and orange chairs, and a visible shop in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, large windows, and a landscaped front yard.

A hotel reception area with wooden reception desks, a patterned wall, and a shop named "The Shop" in the background.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and modern furnishings.

Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy

Gilroy

$112

$125 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern interior with a wooden floor, white walls, and a staircase with skylights.

A multi-level apartment building with a central staircase, outdoor planter boxes with plants, and a small water feature.

A modern bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.

A multi-story building with a red entrance, a parking lot, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

Steinbeck Lodge

Oldtown Salinas

$105

$118 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A hallway with a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, and shelves with packaged food items.

A reception area with a counter, two pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a wooden floor.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a coffee station, and a television screen.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance and a landscaped front yard.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas by IHG

Sunset

$144

$161 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

Marina

$169

$195 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, a staircase, potted plants, and a welcome sign.

A coastal view with clear waters, a sandy beach, and a rocky shoreline.

A reception desk with a laptop, a stack of books, a vase of flowers, and a sign that reads "Roses are red, violets are blue, Our humble hotel welcomes you."

A kitchen with a coffee machine, a sink, and a small dining table. There are decorative plates on the wall and a potted plant.

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Marina

$99

$115 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, a large glass window, and several chairs and tables.

A garden with a small stream, rocks, and bear sculptures.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a bookshelf. Large windows offer views of trees and a building.

Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn

Gilroy

$117

$129 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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

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

Ramada by Wyndham Marina

Marina

$122

$140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

$121

$140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Pajaro Dunes is well-known for its attractions such as Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Zmudowski State Beach. This beachside city has something for everyone including sights like Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve.

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Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers recommend in Pajaro Dunes?

Guests like Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

Can I book a refundable hotel in Pajaro Dunes?

If you need the flexibility to change your plans to Pajaro Dunes, most properties provide refundable* rates you can book. You can find these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.

Where can I stay in Pajaro Dunes if I want a vacation rental instead of a traditional hotel?

If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, review our selection of 39 vacation homes. You also might want to book one of 111 condos for your trip.

What will the weather in Pajaro Dunes be like during my visit?

September and August are typically the warmest months in Pajaro Dunes when the average temp is 64°F. February and December are the coldest months when the average temperature is 51°F. January and December are the months with the most rain.

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