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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.
A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

1. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Andrea
CA $159
CA $268 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Bella Notte
A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.
A living room with wicker furniture, a grey sofa, and a wooden coffee table.
A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a wooden fence.
A modern office space with a red desk, wicker chairs, a computer, and a bookshelf.

2. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Julie
CA $184
CA $212 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Beach Street Inn and Suites
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 restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

3. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Crystal
CA $107
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Carousel Beach Inn
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.
A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.
A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

4. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Henry
CA $372
CA $423 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Antionette
CA $174
CA $200 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.
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.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

6. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Katharine
CA $152
CA $176 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Marea Sol Hotel
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.
A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.
A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

7. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Mina
CA $167
CA $193 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Seaway Inn
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.
A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Joe
CA $184
CA $212 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.
A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.
A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

9. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Nicole
CA $137
CA $163 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Pacific Blue Inn
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.
A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Joyce
CA $123
CA $159 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.
A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.
A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.
A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.

11. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
April
CA $115
CA $133 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Edgewater Beach Inn
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.
A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."
A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

12. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Donald
CA $197
CA $226 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.
A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Brooke
CA $223
CA $256 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.
A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.
A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.
A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

14. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Molly
CA $262
CA $299 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
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 entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

15. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Grant
CA $115
CA $132 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Hitching Post Studios Inn
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.
A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.
A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

16. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
David
CA $177
CA $250 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Casablanca On The Beach
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.
A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
jessika
CA $199
CA $229 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.
A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.
A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.
A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

18. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Sara
CA $138
CA $200 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Rio Vista Suites
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Steve
CA $191
CA $220 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.
A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.
A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.
A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

20. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Javier
CA $76
CA $103 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Beachview Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
Bella Notte
9.8
Exceptional
10 reviews
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A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.
Beach Street Inn and Suites
9.4
Exceptional
1,004 reviews
View
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.
Carousel Beach Inn
9.2
Wonderful
77 reviews
View
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
9.4
Exceptional
1,049 reviews
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A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
9.2
Wonderful
1,354 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent
"Loved it hotel was clean smell really good loved the room how clean the pool was amazing staff was nice and helpful can’t waite to stay there again"
Luis 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Hotel Solares
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room"
Anabel 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Seaside Inn & Suites
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"The location of the Bay Front Inn was EXCELLENTLY located to walk to the Santa Cruz Wharf, Boardwalk and numerous restaurants. Although it was a little weathered in appearance, it met my basic needs."
Norma 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Absolutely spectacular experience. Planning to return here many times in the future."
Paula 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Much better experience than the last few times we stayed there. Property was much improved. Last time we stayed there the Jets in the hot tub were horrible. This time they were strong and useful. We have been staying at this property for at least five or six years two or three times a year and this was one of the best times."
JAMES 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Continental Inn

Continental Inn

8/10 Good
"Hotel was good for us and fairly quiet. The bed was large although rather hard. I was happy to have housekeeping every day, many hotels are moving away from that. There was just about enough parking for all the rooms although it was sometimes hard to park when large vehicles didn't park straight and made the neighboring space very small. For a busy holiday weekend when we booked late it got the job done."
Rosalyn 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Continental Inn
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"The room was extremely clean, staff was quick and friendly, only thing i will say the ac wasn’t working to well but enough to keep the room at a decent temperature but everything else was great and the view from the pool was great as well."
Max 2-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room and super nice staff"
Olga 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good
"Only complaint I have is when we got there there was no parking. Talked to the attendant and was told to wait an hour for guest to leave. Parking was the only issue"
Erika 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)
Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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A tall white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and a clear blue sky.
Photo by Dawn Madden

Seabright Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.

Santa Cruz Wharf

9.0/10 (2,069 reviews)
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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Santa Cruz Main Beach

9.0/10 (19 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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Sky Glider

Enjoy an outing to Sky Glider during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harbor Beach during your trip to Lower Seabright? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Cocoanut Grove

Cocoanut Grove is just one of the places to see in Santa Cruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during your travels in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History?
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is located in a walkable area of Lower Seabright known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 238 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History?
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 just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Other good choices within a short distance include Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz and Marea Sol Hotel.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History?
Expedia has 238 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.
What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History?
Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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