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1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Andrea
CA $159
CA $269 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Stephanie
CA $366
CA $489 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Jiexin
CA $376
CA $428 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4. 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
WESTRAY
CA $201
CA $231 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

5. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Mina
CA $175
CA $202 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Seaway Inn

6. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Grester
CA $189
CA $218 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Lisa
CA $153
CA $178 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Marea Sol Hotel

8. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Kurtis
CA $135
CA $156 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Edgewater Beach Inn

9. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Sharon
CA $152
CA $181 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Pacific Blue Inn

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Anthony
CA $112
CA $147 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Ocean Pacific Lodge

11. 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 $213
CA $244 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Bertha
CA $130
CA $151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

13. 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 $191
CA $220 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

14. 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 $176
CA $204 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

15. 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 $312
CA $371 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

16. 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 $202
CA $232 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

17. 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 $172
CA $246 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Casablanca On The Beach

18. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Grant
CA $110
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Hitching Post Studios Inn

19. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Shawna
CA $153
CA $197 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Rio Vista Suites

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Lower Ocean, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Siddharth
CA $86
CA $100 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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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
Family Studio
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
10.0
Exceptional
12 reviews
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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
510 reviews
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Restaurant
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
9.4
Exceptional
1,046 reviews
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Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
9.2
Wonderful
1,346 reviews
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Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
9.2
Wonderful
297 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good
"Decent experience, nothing special. Our kids appreciated the pool for sure and somewhat close walking distance to the boardwalk. There was hair in our shower drain, not a huge deal but a little ick. We also got called from the hotel staff that we were making too much noise the morning we were leaving, simply walking around to pack up when the night before there were several parties going on around us and our kids couldn't fall asleep and that went on until about 2am."
Victoria 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Surf City Inn and Suites
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, clean rooms, safe location. We were there to drop off our daughter at UCSC so it was perfect for what we needed."
Eunice 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Very helpful responsive front desk person in advance of arrival and while checking in and out. Room better than expected, totallt comfortable and looked good. No noise barrier but easily handled with leaving fan on. Earplugs were left out by staff too if needed. Slight musty odor but frankly that was to be expected a a motel near the beach! Great location, just blocks from boardwalk!!! Would definitely stay again."
Shannon 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"I liked this property from the first time I stayed and after staying at two other motels in town I like this one even more. The beds are comfy, everything is clean, the TV is the perfect size and you can sign into diffrent apps and watch what you want, the pool and spa in the courtyard are well kept, the blindes keep all the light out and I never hear any noise while in my room . The only thing that is less than perfect is the parking, but that's the only problem I've ever encountered during my stays here. The front desk staff are very helpful and accommodating as well. It's not a 5 star but for the price I find it's a great deal."
Amanda 2-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful property, awesome pool and hot tub, perfect location"
paola 2-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Very good location. Excellent services. The only issue we had was parking the car in the carpark late af night as most spots were taken. We had to park our Santa Fe in a space for a compact car. That was a challenge !"
Conny 3-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Conveniently located near the boardwalk, West Cliff walk and downtown restaurants and entertainment. Parking is tight, but we always got a space. The name is deceptive; it’s not a lodge, it’s a three story exterior corridor motel. It’s a bit pricey for what it is, but the location is very good."
Howard 2-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good
"Such a cute place! Great location to the boardwalk we didn’t need to bring so much because going back to the hotel to grab beach stuff was so convenient. The only thing they can improve on is the hot water, it was pretty lukewarm for every shower. But the staff was super friendly, it’s close to the boardwalk and the place had personality which i loved!"
Clare 2-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Carousel Beach Inn
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"I initially wasn’t happy with having no one to check us in when we are first arrived however, once that situation was fixed were more than pleased with our room and we also had a great view of the beach from our balcony. Very big room only problem is they have no carpet on the floor it’s the fake plastic floor, which is noisy when you walk on it at night overall very good experience and will go back there again."
Anthony 4-night trip
Posted 1 day 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."
Photo by Adri VDM Photography

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 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 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 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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