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

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

Andrea

CA $148

CA $258 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Frank

CA $182

CA $210 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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.

3. Pacific Blue Inn

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

Sharon

CA $140

CA $167 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

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.

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

4. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Anthony

CA $105

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

5. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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

Brooke

CA $204

CA $234 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

6. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Kyle

CA $117

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

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

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

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

Grant

CA $113

CA $131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

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.

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

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

Steve

CA $180

CA $207 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

9. Casablanca On The Beach

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

Madeline

CA $158

CA $238 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.

10. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Justin

CA $74

CA $110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A natural rock arch formation with a clear view of the ocean and a sunset in the background.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.

A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

11. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Irinea

CA $90

CA $114 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

12. Beachview Inn

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

Michael

CA $88

CA $117 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 motel sign with a neon 'NO VACANCY' message.

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

13. National 9 Santa Cruz

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

James

CA $99

CA $114 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

14. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Siddharth

CA $87

CA $101 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

A compact room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a red chair.

A motel with a central entrance, multiple rooms, and a covered area with a railing.

A covered corridor with a railing, large windows, and a view of a parking lot.

15. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

John

CA $99

CA $111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of the street.

A motel with outdoor seating and umbrellas, a sign indicating 'No Diving', and a view of a parking lot and distant buildings.

A building with a mural of animals and a sign indicating an office and internet access.

16. Aqua Breeze Inn

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Rosa

CA $140

CA $161 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern reception area with a glass-top table, beige sofas, and a white counter.

A Best Western hotel with a clear view of the entrance, parking area, and a sign indicating the hotel's name.

A hotel kitchen with a microwave, coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with two beds, wooden flooring, and modern decor.

17. Best Western Inn

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

NELSON A.

CA $154

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting of a beach scene on the wall, a potted plant, and a door leading to another room.

A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants.

A hotel room with a white bed, two bedside lamps, a bedside phone, and a digital clock on the nightstand.

18. Continental Inn

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

KAREN

CA $93

CA $124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a desk, a bed, and a window.

A yellow building with a pergola, a statue, and a parking lot.

19. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

SONIA ARACELI MATA

CA $85

CA $120 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A room with two teal chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a potted plant on a wooden side table.

A modern kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A patio with outdoor seating, red umbrellas, and potted plants.

20. Torch Lite Inn

Lower Ocean, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

MIRIAM

CA $119

CA $138 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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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	10.0 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,350 reviews	View
Pacific Blue Inn	9.0 Wonderful 949 reviews	View
Ocean Pacific Lodge	8.8 Excellent 1,545 reviews	View
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection	8.8 Excellent 1,345 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place good location. Excellent breakfast.definitely coming back.!"

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great value clean room Great Price. Friendly staff"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"My husband and I stayed for 2 nights. The view was amazing. There were lots of restaurants in walking distance. We really enjoyed our stay"

Continental Inn

8/10 Good

"It was a good stay clean room pet friendly 😁"

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"The Hyatt was beautiful and clean and the staff were helpful. It was my mistake to not have checked the location of our second floor suite. Unfortunately our room was above the kitchen, and facing the street where the valet parking took place well into the evening. Lots of music from cars and the noise of car doors shutting. The staff did supply ear plugs so I slept fine after that. Loved the heated salt water pool and hot tub. Lovely guests and amenities. Breakfast was 5 star. Very nice and would stay again"

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"It was a nice sized room and clean. Helpful staff. Location was good and walking distance to the pier. Would stay there again."

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It was a bit over cast but it was good and clean beds was comfy"

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

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

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 Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory. 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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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3. Pacific Blue Inn

4. Ocean Pacific Lodge

5. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

6. Salt Air Lodge

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

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

9. Casablanca On The Beach

10. Seaside Inn & Suites

11. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

12. Beachview Inn

13. National 9 Santa Cruz

14. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

15. Drift Inn

16. Aqua Breeze Inn

17. Best Western Inn

18. Continental Inn

19. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

20. Torch Lite Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Casablanca On The Beach

Continental Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Seaside Inn & Suites

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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