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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, a ZenStay Hotel

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

Julia

CA $127

CA $234 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

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

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

2. Carousel Beach Inn

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

Nova

CA $118

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

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

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Frank

CA $204

CA $298 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

4. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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

Grester

CA $182

CA $211 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

5. Seaway Inn

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

Roxanna

CA $172

CA $199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

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

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.

6. Marea Sol Hotel

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

Sherlyn

CA $166

CA $192 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

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.

7. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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

Jiexin

CA $332

CA $379 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

8. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

James

CA $106

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

9. Pacific Blue Inn

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

Sharon

CA $127

CA $152 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 bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

10. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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

Brooke

CA $192

CA $222 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

11. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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

Alan

CA $133

CA $154 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

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

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

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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

Leslie

CA $181

CA $209 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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.

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

13. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Richard

CA $170

CA $196 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

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

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

Jacob

CA $181

CA $209 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

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

15. Hitching Post Studios Inn

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

Grant

CA $114

CA $132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.

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.

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

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

Molly

CA $248

CA $284 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

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

17. Casablanca On The Beach

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

Johnnie

CA $125

CA $202 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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 conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

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

18. Beachview Inn

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

Aleksandr

CA $93

CA $123 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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.

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

19. Rio Vista Suites

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

Shawna

CA $146

CA $190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

Two black chairs and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor and plain walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

A motel sign with a neon 'NO VACANCY' message.

20. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

John

CA $100

CA $115 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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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 17 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.2 Wonderful 155 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,350 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz	9.0 Wonderful 1,009 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 306 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Great Hotel with great staff"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Nice friendly staff. Loved our room 316 which faces main st and has a cute bench to sit and have your coffee in the morning"

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay !!"

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good

"It seemed like it should be nicer. Like everything was just poorly maintained. Cracks in the tiles, chips in the paint, everything was just a little “broken”"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Pool in pics looks way bigger then the actual and not enough lounge chairs"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Pretty convenient location and a decent price compared with the astronomical price of many other options. Adequate parking and walkable distance to the downtown and plenty of dining options. I would stay again but would make sure my room was not immediately adjacent to the ice machine ( foot traffic of people getting ice) and the pool ( kids birthday parties etc not great if you’re trying to rest). Air conditioning was a bit loud tbh at least in my room - but on the plus side their wasn’t any drama at night or noise and I think they keep a close eye on the place- it’s a motor court arrangement with rooms facing out so could be vulnerable to randoms wandering through but there was no problem."

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice staff, clean room, affordable. Will come again."

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"So close to everything in Santa Cruz.. especially the beach. Eateries are walkable too. Good view from the room."

Adorable Seabright Bungalow - Steps to the Beach!

10/10 Excellent

"My husband cannot stop raving about this place, saying, “It’s about as sweet a property as you could find.” It’s close to the beach and the boardwalk, plus several nearby restaurants and a first-class neighborhood market. The five adults in our group shared the cozy cottage comfortably. We had everything we needed for cooking, including a grill. Host Laurie gave us all the information we needed for a thoroughly enjoyable stay. We can’t wait to return."

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. Carousel Beach Inn

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

4. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

5. Seaway Inn

6. Marea Sol Hotel

7. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8. Ocean Pacific Lodge

9. Pacific Blue Inn

10. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

11. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

12. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

13. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

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

15. Hitching Post Studios Inn

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

17. Casablanca On The Beach

18. Beachview Inn

19. Rio Vista Suites

20. National 9 Santa Cruz

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Casablanca On The Beach

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Hotel Solares

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Beachview Inn

Adorable Seabright Bungalow - Steps to 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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