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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 modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Andrea

₩140,736

₩244,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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

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.

2. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Jiexin

₩336,560

₩383,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Frank

₩175,464

₩202,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

4. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Erin

₩122,856

₩152,853 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

5. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Roxanna

₩185,771

₩214,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

6. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Ingrid

₩152,772

₩177,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

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

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

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Grester

₩172,904

₩199,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

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.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

8. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Sharon

₩119,290

₩142,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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 balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

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.

9. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Donna

₩146,968

₩170,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

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

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.

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

James

₩99,247

₩132,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area with a neon sign.

11. Inn At Pasatiempo

2.8 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Paul

₩135,575

₩156,538 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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.

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Brooke

₩187,648

₩216,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

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

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

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Bertha

₩129,262

₩149,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Steve

₩174,244

₩201,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

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.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

15. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Grant

₩107,361

₩124,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

16. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Madeline

₩117,280

₩189,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

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

17. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Michael

₩93,824

₩108,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 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, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Michael

₩90,473

₩118,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

19. Salt Air Lodge

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

Monica

₩122,368

₩141,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 porch, and a small wooden bridge.

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

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Curtis

₩85,447

₩99,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

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Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 Exceptional 1,034 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,347 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 303 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Gorgeous location. Delicious food. Room cleaning was immaculately done. Great lobby for coffee and the woman who made coffee in the am was a joy! Delicious breakfast treats. Has an amazing dinner also"

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel!"

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"Clean room, daily room cleaning."

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay at Carousel Beach! Literally next door to the Boardwalk. Rooms were well maintained and spotlessly clean. Breakfast was simple but more than enough for our need. Would happily recommend this hotel to anyone planning a visit to Santa Cruz."

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and great customer service"

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"We really enjoyed out time at this hotel. We had a room with a great balcony and view of the beach and the ocean. Very relaxing and enjoyable time. If I had a couple minor complaints, it would be: 1.) the Wifi is terrible. I had to use my phone instead. Fortunately I have unlimited data on my phone, but if that were not true it might have been an issue, 2.) the coffee in the lobby is not good. Coffee pods in the rooms are better, but they don't give you enough, and (like many hotels) they don't give you enough water bottles. We had to bring our own. Otherwise, great stay. We will likely be back!"

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay here. Everything was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Overall, everything was great and we really enjoyed our stay. We would definitely stay here again!"

Continental Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were clean and the pool was really nice."

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"I Truly love it here. This place has help me get My R and R just how I need to. I love how it Is single level and your vehicle is close to you. They have an Ice machine and they accept Service Animals. The water is hot and the Cable works and is decent. It's very close to food places and the Beach is just rite there is works"

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Pacific Avenue

8.6/10 (951 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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A church with a wooden door and a bell tower.

Mission Santa Cruz

8.2/10 (121 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a trip to Mission Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.

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A historic half-timbered building with a stone facade, surrounded by trees and a red brick sidewalk.

Ocean Street

8.6/10 (1,332 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Pacific Garden Mall

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Pacific Garden Mall during your stay in Santa Cruz. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Town Clock

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Town Clock. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Williams-Reynolds House

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a trip to Williams-Reynolds House. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

7.0/10 (6 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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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 Art and History?

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 145 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History?

Adjacent to Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Seaside Inn & Suites.

How many hotels are there near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History?

Expedia has 145 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History?

Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Sights like Williams-Reynolds House, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse are landmarks to visit in the area. Local parks like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

4. Mission Inn

5. Seaway Inn

6. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8. Pacific Blue Inn

9. Marea Sol Hotel

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

11. Inn At Pasatiempo

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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

15. Hitching Post Studios Inn

16. Casablanca On The Beach

17. National 9 Santa Cruz

18. Beachview Inn

19. Salt Air Lodge

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Top Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Marea Sol Hotel

Surf City Inn and Suites

Carousel Beach Inn

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Casablanca On The Beach

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Continental Inn

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Pacific Avenue

Mission Santa Cruz

Ocean Street

Pacific Garden Mall

Town Clock

Williams-Reynolds House

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

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