Captain's Inn at Moss Landing – Stay Beside Monterey Bay's Coastal Wetlands
Relax in the calm beauty of Moss Landing's protected wetlands — home to sea otters, harbor seals, and migratory birds — just 20 minutes from Monterey, Carmel, and Santa Cruz.
About Our Inn– Coastal Charm Beside Monterey Bay's Wetlands
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing is a cozy, nature-inspired boutique inn located beside the peaceful Monterey Bay coastal wetlands, one of California's richest wildlife habitats. Just one block off iconic Highway 1, our inn offers a quiet coastal alternative close to all major attractions — but without the congestion, noise, or high hotel rates of Monterey or Carmel. We offer two unique building styles: 🏡 Historic House (Rooms Without In-Room Wetland Views) Our Historic Building rooms do not have direct in-room wetland views, but guests staying here enjoy access to:
A shared outdoor balcony furnished with tall Adirondack chairs overlooking the wetlands
A common viewing deck located beside the Boathouse building, perfect for watching otters, seals, and birds
These elevated outdoor areas provide the same peaceful nature experience as the Boathouse Suites — just steps from your room. 🚤 Boathouse Suites (Rooms With Wetland Views) Spacious suites featuring elevated beds for enhanced wildlife viewing, walk-in showers or soaking tubs, and peaceful scenery of the natural wetlands. Whether visiting for romance, wildlife, kayaking, eco-tours, celebrations, or relaxation, Captain's Inn provides a peaceful nature-centered stay unlike anything in Monterey Bay.
Why Moss Landing?– Monterey Bay's Quiet Coastal Village
Moss Landing is one of Monterey Bay's most unique destinations — a quiet, authentic harbor town surrounded by protected coastal wetlands, uncrowded beaches, and incredible marine wildlife. Travelers choose Moss Landing because it offers the Monterey Bay experience without the Monterey Bay crowds.
🐋 Best Whale Watching Access Some of the highest-rated whale-watching companies depart directly from Moss Landing Harbor — just minutes from Captain's Inn. 🚣♀️ Kayaking Among Wildlife Calm, protected wetlands make Moss Landing one of California's best kayaking spots, with otters, seals, egrets, pelicans, and other wildlife often spotted up close. Kayak Connect & Monterey Bay Kayaks are 2–3 mins away. 🌅 Uncrowded, Peaceful Beaches Moss Landing State Beach offers a natural, quiet coastline perfect for long walks, sunset photos, shell hunting, and relaxing away from crowds. 🌿 A True Wildlife Hub Walk outside, and you may see sea otters, harbor seals, herons, cormorants, and migratory birds. Nature thrives here. 🚗 Central to Everything You can explore all of Monterey Bay from one calm, convenient home base: Monterey – 20 minutes Santa Cruz – 20 minutes Carmel – 25 minutes Big Sur – 45 minutes 💙 A Smarter Stay Guests love Moss Landing for its nature, calm atmosphere, coastline, and value — a genuine hidden gem along Monterey Bay.
These spacious suites are located beside the protected Monterey Bay coastal wetlands, one of California's richest wildlife habitats. Designed with elevated beds to enhance wildlife viewing, the Boathouse Suites provide a peaceful nature-centered stay with beautiful sunrise and sunset scenery.
These nautically inspired rooms offer cozy comfort and classic charm in our original historic house. While these rooms do not have direct in-room wetland views, guests can enjoy beautiful scenery from our shared upper balcony with tall Adirondack chairs, or the common viewing deck next to the Boathouse.
Need more room? The family-sized Hideaway featues a living room and kitchenette. It sleeps three guests. The Dock Holiday has a walk-in shower, gull kitchen, and balcony. Sleep up to six guests.
Enjoy a relaxing drink from the comfort of your room or suite. Captain's Inn offers a curated selection of beverages available for pre-order, including:
Red, white, and sparkling wines
A variety of spirits and beers
Locally handcrafted Lula's Chocolates
Place your request 24 hours in advance, and we'll have your beverages chilled and ready in your room upon arrival.
Visit our Gift Shop page for current offerings or contact us directly for assistance.
What a treasure! I booked one night in the main house, queen bed, gas fireplace, claw footed tub. It was so perfectly cozy and warm and welcoming that I extended another night. The on call inn keeper was very responsive and brought me cold beer in the garden. Does it get any better than that? Moss Landing was a wonderful happenstance and I found the small locality a pleasure to explore. Next time, I'm taking my husband and going to Moss Landing on purpose
Marjorie C, TripAdvisor
Best Hidden Gem
Spent my evening watching major sunset from the comfort of the gigantic deep soaking tub in my room. Highlight were the sea otters, ospreys, turkeys, assorted birds wandering by like a Nat Geo documentary. Ridiculously comfortable bed, cute little themed rooms, but highlight is the rooms are right on top of the protected wetland of the Elkhorn Slough which is teeming with wildlife.The rooms are like Disneyland with cute themed beds that look like boats, "sails" hanging from the ceiling, super clean, great maid service, self serve everything so you have zero contact with anyone. I cant say enough. Its quirky and special.
Arti C, TripAdvisor
So Glad We Booked Here!
This is way overdue but we stayed at Moss landing in June 2020. We absolutely loved the place. Great location, wonderful shower, unique fun design and suuuper comfy bed. We loved that we had binoculars and could watch the otters every morning. The staff was super helpful and kind and since COVID was in full swing, left a wonderful breakfast by our door each morning. Would absolutely return if we visit the area again.
Our sister property, Chateau Coralini, might have your dates available. Located less than 20 miles south, we're the perfect alternate location for a weekend retreat, family vacation, or romantic getaway.
