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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 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.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Julia

CA $125

CA $231 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Devin

CA $454

CA $589 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Jiexin

CA $277

CA $317 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

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

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

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Frank

CA $196

CA $226 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

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

5. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Myla

CA $165

CA $191 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

6. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Grester

CA $163

CA $189 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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 desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Sofia

CA $163

CA $189 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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.

8. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Nova

CA $117

CA $138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

9. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Tasia

CA $104

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

10. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Sharon

CA $125

CA $150 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

cindy

CA $186

CA $214 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Alan

CA $134

CA $155 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 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.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Jacob

CA $179

CA $206 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

14. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Brenda Lynn

CA $217

CA $248 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

15. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Molly

CA $252

CA $288 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

jessika

CA $166

CA $192 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

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

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

17. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

vincent

CA $113

CA $130 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

18. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Harjeet

CA $123

CA $199 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

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 modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

19. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Shawna

CA $127

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

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 reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

20. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Aleksandr

CA $94

CA $123 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 574 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 Exceptional 1,041 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,349 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 316 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We had an amazing time. Will be back!"

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent view, clean and very helpfull."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"It was clean and quiet!"

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Gorgeous property with amazing views. Very relaxing and wonderful amenities. I highly recommend this property."

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"A great stay, loved that the 2nd bed had its own room and tv. Bathroom was spacious. The water was hot, the fridge worked. They even have a mini golf there along side a patio where you Can relax. The only downside was you Can tell some guests live there as they were working on their cars and hanging out in groups in the rooms"

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"We love The Paradox! It’s our staycation spot. The pool is great, the food is good, and the rooms are amazing and clean. Staff are very helpful, especially Blossom and Jay!! Jay is always so helpful!"

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome property right in the heart of it all!"

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was nice and clean with what felt like high-quality bedding. Shower was nice, they had very unique lighting, which was cool. We unfortunately had a bad neighbor, slamming doors and fighting all night, but it was not the hotel’s fault. All hardwood floors, which is a must."

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"This place all around was beautiful, the location is great. My only complaint was that our coffee maker was missing a piece and I let the front office know about it and instead of getting a new piece or new coffee maker they told me oh well nothing they can do about it. They have a coffee bar from 8-10am but we have a baby so our mornings start at 5am so not having a coffee maker in the room sucked."

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

A beachside amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a building with a red roof.

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.

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 239 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 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Marea Sol Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History?

Expedia has 239 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. Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, 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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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

5. Seaway Inn

6. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

7. Marea Sol Hotel

8. Carousel Beach Inn

9. Ocean Pacific Lodge

10. Pacific Blue Inn

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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

14. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

15. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

17. Hitching Post Studios Inn

18. Casablanca On The Beach

19. Rio Vista Suites

20. Beachview Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Surf City Inn and Suites

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Beachview Inn

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Casablanca On The Beach

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Seabright Beach

Santa Cruz Wharf

Santa Cruz Main Beach

Sky Glider

Harbor Beach

Cocoanut Grove

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

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