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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

1. Casa Castillo

2.5 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

David

₩260,747

₩396,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

A white utility shed with a door labeled "AIR MACHINE" next to a dense green hedge.

A door with a glass panel reflecting a building and a number '1' on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small sink.

2. Casa Jardin

Laguna, 2.3 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Yessica

₩198,448

₩325,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A building entrance with a tiled floor, an arched doorway, and large potted plants.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a spiral staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A covered outdoor patio with a checkered floor, seating arrangements, and potted plants.

3. Casa Iglesia

Oak Park, 1.4 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Rich

₩232,209

₩364,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bedside table, a chair, and a built-in kitchen area.

A star-shaped hanging light fixture in a white-walled room with an arched ceiling.

A hallway leading to a living area with a sofa, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.

4. Casa Riviera

Laguna, 2.6 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Monica

₩274,747

₩412,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A house with a well-maintained garden, two wooden Adirondack chairs, and a lit interior.

A room with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a white bedspread, a leather sofa, a wooden table, and a lamp.

A bedroom with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and a view through a door.

A stone pathway leading to a large tree with a house in the background.

5. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 1.5 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Victor

₩425,973

₩576,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A two-story house with a porch, a garage, and a white picket fence.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

A house with a bay window, a porch, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A house with a covered porch, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a lawn.

6. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Noel

₩292,785

₩334,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A patio area with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and a blue umbrella.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A table with a variety of food items, a bottle of wine, and a floral centerpiece.

A cozy living room with a bookshelf, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a red sofa.

7. Bath Street Inn

Oak Park, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Arusha

₩335,189

₩389,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A cozy living room with a bar area, comfortable seating, and a large window with plants.

A hallway with a checkered curtain, a framed artwork, a bench, a potted plant, and a wooden cabinet with handles.

A white building with a red roof, a stone wall, and a staircase leading to a door.

8. Palihouse Santa Barbara

2.4 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

sonia

₩538,456

₩614,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious dining area with a central island, round tables, and comfortable seating.

A bar area with a high ceiling and skylight, wooden flooring, and a bar counter with stools.

9. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Mark

₩305,850

₩355,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A small building with a tiled roof surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a scenic view.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a round table, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, a table with books and a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.

10. El Encanto Santa Barbara

1 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Dylan

₩875,327

₩1,097,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A bright kitchen with large windows, wicker furniture, and a wooden countertop.

A two-story house with a covered porch, a small garden, and a brick pathway.

A house with a porch, a small garden, and a mailbox.

11. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Eila

₩291,166

₩331,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A dark-colored house with a front porch, a gated entrance, and a mailbox.

A backyard with a patio area, outdoor furniture, and a well-maintained lawn.

A kitchen with marble backsplash, a gold faucet, a pendant light, and a window with a view.

A hallway with a console table, a framed artwork, a lamp, and a staircase leading to another room.

12. The Craft House Inn

2.2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Sonya

₩275,017

₩314,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.

A spacious living area with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a mountain backdrop.

A bar area with wooden beams, bar stools, and a bar counter.

13. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 1.4 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Patty

₩227,700

₩260,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A building with a balcony, a palm tree, and a birdhouse on the railing.

A motel with a tiled roof, multiple rooms, and a parking lot.

A kitchen with a black countertop, a wooden shelf, and a tiled floor.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

14. Sunset Motel

2.2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Ashley

₩170,960

₩201,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A large, modern interior space with geometric ceiling design and large letters spelling "agov" on the wall.

A room with a white ceiling, a central light fixture, and a wall-mounted clock.

A covered balcony with a blue carpet, white armchair, and two chairs.

A building with a yellow door, a staircase with a yellow railing, and two white chairs with a blue table.

15. Agave Inn

1.7 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Christine

₩187,113

₩213,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A two-story house with a front porch, a black front door, and a chandelier.

A dining area with a round table, four chairs, a vase with branches, and a chandelier.

A garden pathway leading through a white picket fence, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A hallway with a wooden staircase, a mirror, a lamp, and a fireplace.

16. The De La Vina Inn

2.1 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Sanjay

₩213,229

₩243,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by lush tropical plants.

A beach with a calm sea, a crescent moon, and palm trees in the distance.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A street with a pedestrian crossing, palm trees, and a building with a tiled roof.

17. Haley Hotel

Lower State, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Diana

₩245,697

₩293,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A modern hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a neon sign, and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering views of the outdoor area.

A spacious, modern lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area, and a reception desk.

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Erica

₩362,112

₩412,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious living room with a round wooden coffee table, two blue armchairs, and a patterned armchair.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.

A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wooden chairs, and a large island. There are multiple dining tables with chairs, a refrigerator, and a TV mounted on the wall.

19. Sandpiper Lodge

2.3 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Vania

₩153,468

₩174,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by vibrant flowers and a pool.

A room with two striped chairs, a small round table, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, TV, and a wardrobe.

A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, and patterned floor tiles.

20. Oasis Inn & Suites

2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Corrie

₩159,684

₩182,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Casa Castillo	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Casa Jardin	9.8 Exceptional 302 reviews	View
Casa Iglesia	9.8 Exceptional 61 reviews	View
Casa Riviera	9.8 Exceptional 305 reviews	View
Simpson House Inn	9.8 Exceptional 731 reviews	View

Top Santa Barbara Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

8/10 Good

"T"

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The property was very well maintained. The room was very clean. I would definitely stay again."

Oasis Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Room was clean, although the lobby building was a little bit of a scare. Very nice public area, though walls are quite thin in the rooms. Parking was very tight, but it could very easily be worse"

Rose Garden Inn

8/10 Good

"Small motel but conveniently located next to a donut shop that has good. coffee and breakfast sandwiches. Chik Filet is 1/2 block away, perfect for the kids. Also, a variety of restaurants nearby. Other shopping available within walking distance, Target, Macy’s etc."

El Encanto Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"We lived the experience! Will go back"

Town and Country Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This is our 4th time staying at Town and Country. I love staying here because the staff is nice. The rooms and cleans and upgraded. It’s always so quiet and there is ample parking. It’s affordable and close to downtown State Street."

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in a room with three queen beds which was unusual but great for my wife and I and two adult children. Room was clean and walkable to bars and restaurants."

Orange Tree Inn

8/10 Good

"We stayed for Labor Day weekend. It was decent for the time being. Staff was helpful and check-in/out was fast! Wish the pillows were a little more comfy. Other than that, a pretty good bargain hotel for the price!"

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"My stay was absolutely excellent. Staff was extremely helpful at all times. Everything was very clean and my room was perfect."

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Mission Santa Barbara

9.2/10 (1,948 reviews)

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A church with a bell tower and palm trees in the foreground.

Alameda Park

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A dirt path through a field of wildflowers with mountains in the background.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

9.0/10 (70 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra

Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Santa Barbara Conference & Visitor's Bureau & Film Commission

Santa Barbara Conference & Visitor's Bureau & Film Commission is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Alice Keck Memorial Garden

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Alice Keck Memorial Garden, a lovely green space in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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The Children's Centennial Maze

Enjoy an outing to The Children's Centennial Maze during your stay in Santa Barbara. Wander the gardens in this relaxing area.

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Rattlesnake Canyon Trail

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Barbara Natural History Museum?

Santa Barbara Natural History Museum is located in a historic area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 166 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Santa Barbara Natural History Museum?

Lemon Tree Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. Other good choices within a short distance include El Encanto Santa Barbara and Best Western Plus Santa Barbara.

How many hotels are there close to Santa Barbara Natural History Museum?

Expedia has 166 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Barbara Natural History Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Santa Barbara Natural History Museum?

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What can I see and do near Santa Barbara Natural History Museum?

Presidio Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Mission Santa Barbara, Hill-Carrillo Adobe, and Rafael Gonzalez House are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Arlington Theater, Santa Barbara Bowl, and Granada Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Natural History Museum hotels

1. Casa Castillo

2. Casa Jardin

3. Casa Iglesia

4. Casa Riviera

5. Simpson House Inn

6. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

7. Bath Street Inn

8. Palihouse Santa Barbara

9. Hotel Santa Barbara

10. El Encanto Santa Barbara

11. The Upham Hotel

12. The Craft House Inn

13. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

14. Sunset Motel

15. Agave Inn

16. The De La Vina Inn

17. Haley Hotel

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

19. Sandpiper Lodge

20. Oasis Inn & Suites

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Top Santa Barbara Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Sandpiper Lodge

Oasis Inn & Suites

Rose Garden Inn

El Encanto Santa Barbara

Town and Country Inn

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Orange Tree Inn

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Other attractions near Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Mission Santa Barbara

Alameda Park

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra

Santa Barbara Conference & Visitor's Bureau & Film Commission

Alice Keck Memorial Garden

The Children's Centennial Maze

Rattlesnake Canyon Trail

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