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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

Julia

CA $131

CA $240 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

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.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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

Josh

CA $373

CA $499 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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 $203

CA $297 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

4. Seaway Inn

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

Roxanna

CA $189

CA $218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

5. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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

Jiexin

CA $328

CA $374 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

6. Marea Sol Hotel

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

Sherlyn

CA $156

CA $181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

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

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

7. 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 bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

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

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

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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

Grester

CA $180

CA $208 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

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

A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

10. Pacific Blue Inn

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

Sharon

CA $155

CA $184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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

Brooke

CA $192

CA $221 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 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.

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

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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

Bertha

CA $137

CA $158 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

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

13. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

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

Donald

CA $227

CA $260 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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

Molly

CA $287

CA $327 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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 wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

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

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

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

Steve

CA $179

CA $207 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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 multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

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

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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

Leslie

CA $186

CA $215 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

17. 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 11 - Oct 12

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 with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

18. 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 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 building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

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.

19. Rio Vista Suites

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

Shawna

CA $155

CA $201 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

Michael

CA $89

CA $118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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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
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 549 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,354 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 304 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,035 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, great location (short walk to the boardwalk). Also good onsite restaurant."

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"Good service at affordable price, staff very friendly."

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"Weds a good update of the property. Security gates on the property were all broken and taped so homeless individuals were sleeping inside the property gates at night. Great view however from the sun deck and they gave us blankets for sit with our fire pit at night."

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. Clean and breakfast and staff especially FANTASTIC !!!. Would recommend."

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly and helpful staff as always. Beach view is amazing (you’re on the beach). Love the pool/hot tub. Pool bar great (male bartender)."

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good

"Ok"

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I was very pleased with my stay it was very clean and it’s at a great location"

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."

Vacation Home in Seabright

10/10 Excellent

"This is a perfect home for a family beach weekend or vacation. Lots of space, a well equipped kitchen and a perfect location near the beach and all the fun, make this charming home the answer to our needs. We walked everywhere all weekend. The weather cooperated too, which is always a plus!"

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. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

4. Seaway Inn

5. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

6. Marea Sol Hotel

7. Carousel Beach Inn

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

9. Ocean Pacific Lodge

10. Pacific Blue Inn

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

13. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

14. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

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

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

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Casablanca On The Beach

Carousel Beach Inn

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Hotel Solares

Marea Sol Hotel

Adorable Seabright Bungalow - Steps to the Beach!

Vacation Home in Seabright

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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