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

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

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

1. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Andrea

₩152,607

₩258,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A modern office space with a red desk, wicker chairs, a computer, and a bookshelf.

A living room with wicker furniture, a grey sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a wooden fence.

2. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Julie

₩186,482

₩214,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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 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.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

WESTRAY

₩192,721

₩221,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

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.

4. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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

Jiexin

₩361,024

₩410,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

5. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Crystal

₩111,242

₩131,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

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.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

6. Seaway Inn

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

Mina

₩167,834

₩193,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

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

7. Marea Sol Hotel

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

Katharine

₩147,106

₩170,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

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

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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

Grester

₩170,383

₩196,797 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a dining area, and a TV.

9. Edgewater Beach Inn

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

April

₩140,184

₩161,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Carolyn

₩107,462

₩141,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

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

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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

Brooke

₩215,998

₩247,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

12. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

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

Molly

₩277,721

₩316,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a 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."

13. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

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

Donald

₩222,169

₩254,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

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".

14. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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

jessika

₩193,190

₩222,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

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

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

Steve

₩174,408

₩201,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

16. Hitching Post Studios Inn

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

Grant

₩114,707

₩132,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

17. Casablanca On The Beach

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

David

₩146,085

₩214,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

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.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

18. Rio Vista Suites

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

Shawna

₩135,146

₩176,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

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

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

19. Pacific Blue Inn

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

Nicole

₩132,818

₩158,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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 row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

20. Beachview Inn

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

Javier

₩102,632

₩132,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	10.0 11 11 reviews	View
Beach Street Inn and Suites	9.4 1005 1,005 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 1344 1,344 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 1047 1,047 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.2 86 86 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"For the price, it was fine. Clean and easy parking."

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location!"

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room and property were fine. It’s not a place for light sleepers because of the noise coming from other rooms when they run water."

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great Location"

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean and cute property very close to the beach. Free parking is nice but spaces are tiny. Breakfast was good but bananas both days were overripe and nearly spoiled and staff knew this, they should have bought proper fruit to replace it instead of putting it out. This had nothing to do with the property but a domestic dispute involving police and emt made sleeping hard one night."

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect"

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"A great place to stay while working in the area, However I would not recommend for a family on vacation. Bad part of town with nairdowells."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Nice modern property. Good sized rooms. Outdoor pool + Jacuzzi. Great breakfast buffet."

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent

"I would recommend this stay"

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 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 Marea Sol Hotel and Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz.

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.

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

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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. 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

2. Beach Street Inn and Suites

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

4. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

5. Carousel Beach Inn

6. Seaway Inn

7. Marea Sol Hotel

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

9. Edgewater Beach Inn

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

12. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

13. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

14. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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

16. Hitching Post Studios Inn

17. Casablanca On The Beach

18. Rio Vista Suites

19. Pacific Blue Inn

20. Beachview Inn

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Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

Ocean Pacific Lodge

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

Carousel Beach Inn

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Surf City Inn and Suites

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hotel Solares

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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