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A modern building with a curved roof, a flagpole with the American flag, and a landscaped garden area.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a large window.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, teal cabinetry, and a large window.

A hallway with a polished floor, white walls, and doors with red trim.

1. The Q Inn

2.5 km from Museum of Natural History

Igor

₩181,628

₩207,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A balcony with a view of the sea, featuring a table, chairs, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel entrance with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A marina at sunset with boats docked, a prominent hill in the background, and calm waters reflecting the sky.

2. HarborWalk Inn

Embarcadero Waterfront, 2.3 km from Museum of Natural History

Rena

₩436,011

₩509,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a view of the street.

A modern living room with wooden furniture, a built-in kitchen, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

3. Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay, 2.4 km from Museum of Natural History

Ohannes

₩95,593

₩109,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a large TV displaying weather information, a staircase, and a snack bar.

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern kitchen with two blue chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the city through large windows.

4. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Downtown Morro Bay, 2.5 km from Museum of Natural History

Roberta

₩95,540

₩109,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A building with balconies, a mountain in the background, and purple flowers in the foreground.

A bedroom with a large mirror, floral decorations, and a bedside table with a vase.

A window with a lace curtain, a lamp, and a view of a white van and a building with a red roof.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a decorative light fixture, a wall-mounted shelf with postcards, and a Buddha statue.

5. Sundown Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 1.9 km from Museum of Natural History

marichelle grace

₩99,232

₩113,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A grassy area with three wooden Adirondack chairs facing a body of water.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, white brick walls, a bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a chair.

A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a television.

A view of a lake with a grassy area, chairs, and plants.

6. Back Bay Inn

2.3 km from Museum of Natural History

Christopher

₩270,069

₩303,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A balcony with a view of boats and a sandy beach.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, grey sofa, and a kitchen area with a marble countertop and window with blinds.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a desk, and a balcony with a sunset view.

A modern kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, white cabinetry, and a view to the outside.

7. 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

Embarcadero Waterfront, 1.8 km from Museum of Natural History

Patrick

₩225,294

₩273,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a fireplace, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two blue armchairs, a small table with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a view of a mountain and water through the window.

A rocky coastline with two people carrying surfboards, a clear sky, and calm waves.

A hotel room with a balcony, a dining area, a TV, and a kitchenette.

8. Blue Sail Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 2.3 km from Museum of Natural History

marti

₩223,602

₩256,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a small fridge, a seating area with a chair, a fireplace, and a large window with a view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a small table, and a fireplace. There is a bathroom visible in the background.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a large window with a view of the outside, a potted plant, and a staircase leading to another level.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

9. La Serena Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 2.3 km from Museum of Natural History

John

₩117,636

₩134,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a view of the street and buildings.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a large mirror, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern room with a wooden ceiling, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a small table with two chairs, and a wooden cabinet.

10. Pacific Shores Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 2.2 km from Museum of Natural History

G Aristida

₩103,479

₩118,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a bar area with a bottle and glasses.

A hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A covered outdoor area with a metal frame structure, hanging planters, and a parking lot in the background.

A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

11. Pleasant Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 2.3 km from Museum of Natural History

Rianne

₩94,072

₩107,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern indoor space with a balcony, featuring a round table and chairs, large windows, and a view of a building with balconies.

A modern hotel room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a balcony with a view.

A spacious room with a large white cabinet, a chandelier, and a view through glass doors.

A modern interior with a staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

12. Masterpiece Hotel

2.6 km from Museum of Natural History

W A Sucharitha

₩129,676

₩148,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern kitchen with a large window, a blue sofa, and a dining area with two chairs.

A building with a modern architectural style, featuring a flat roof and large windows.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a faucet, and a window with a view.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with blinds.

13. Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

Downtown Morro Bay, 2.2 km from Museum of Natural History

Andrew

₩98,557

₩112,848 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a desk, a blue armchair, a yellow office chair, a television displaying a beach scene, and a white door.

A modern hotel with a large glass facade, located at the corner of a street.

A fitness room with a treadmill, elliptical, and weight bench.

14. Hotel Avisa

Downtown Morro Bay, 1.9 km from Museum of Natural History

John Gabriel

₩105,431

₩120,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window, and a view of the outside.

A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore and a large rock formation in the background.

A window with a view of a mountain, a palm tree, and a body of water.

A compact room with a flat-screen TV, a small refrigerator, a microwave, a bench, and a mirror.

15. Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

Downtown Morro Bay, 2.5 km from Museum of Natural History

Jose

₩84,625

₩96,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A street with trees, a building with a red roof, and parked cars.

A two-story building with the name "Avalon Inn" on the facade, featuring a balcony on the second floor, a visible number "130" on the side, and a sign indicating "Morro Bay, California" and "No Vacancy".

A room with a large window, a desk, and a chair.

16. Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay, 2.1 km from Museum of Natural History

Nancy

₩98,554

₩112,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A person riding a horse on a beach with waves and birds in the background.

A sign for Morro Crest Inn with a vacancy notice.

A cozy room with two chairs, a small table, a potted plant, and a view of the outside.

A two-story building with a wooden staircase and a stone wall.

17. Morro Crest Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 2 km from Museum of Natural History

Lara

₩83,355

₩111,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with a fireplace, a balcony with a view, a bed with striped pillows, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A restaurant with large windows offering a view of the sea and boats.

A spacious living area with a gray sofa, two patterned armchairs, a round coffee table, and a stone fireplace.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window overlooking greenery.

18. Inn At Morro Bay

0.6 km from Museum of Natural History

Keith

₩145,275

₩166,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A coastal property with a view of the ocean, a large rock formation, and a white car parked in front.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a 'No Pets' sign.

A kitchen with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a countertop with a coffee maker.

A balcony with white chairs and a table, a sign indicating a smoking area, and a view of the beach.

19. Bay View Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 2.3 km from Museum of Natural History

isabelle

₩104,524

₩119,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A spacious indoor area with a pool, seating, and artwork.

A spa area with a hot tub, seating, and large arched windows.

A modern restaurant interior with a long counter, cushioned seating, and large windows.

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a balcony, and a seating area with armchairs and ottomans.

20. Best Western San Marcos Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 2 km from Museum of Natural History

Alana

₩149,575

₩171,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Natural History

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Q Inn	9.8 Exceptional 147 reviews	View
HarborWalk Inn	10.0 Exceptional 213 reviews	View
Harbor House Inn Morro Bay	9.2 Wonderful 2,276 reviews	View
Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Sundown Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Ascot Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing!!!!!!! Riom came with a jacuzzi and the 4th floor is actually A ROOFTOP LOUNGE OVERLOOKING THE BAY!!! Beautiful"

Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The Sandpiper is in a grear location & the front desk accommodated us perfectly by getting us a first floor room. There's no -AC & it did get hot even in October. The bed was very comfortable ~ firm, not mooshy."

Pacific Shores Inn

8/10 Good

"Very Clean And Fast And Courteous Staff"

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

8/10 Good

"Clean adequate place to stay-well located. the beds were small for a couple."

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Location on embarcadero was excellent. Lots of nearby restaurants and a beutiful park. Could see sea otters from out porch. Clean hot tub."

Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

8/10 Good

"Room was very clean throughout, even had a small ocean view. Price for room was excellent. We left early the next morning (it was dark) and the stairs down from the second floor were not lighted, which I feel is a safety issue. The receptionist was very nice, but could not print out a recipe and thought she was finished with us, but not supply the room key or room number"

Bay View Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I got to the hotel a little bit before the scheduled check-in time. The room was ready so I was able to check -in. The hotel was only a block away from Embarcadero Rd. I walked to most of the places I wanted to go to. The room was clean and comfortable."

The Landing at Morro Bay

8/10 Good

"Great location pretty basic place to stay, but people are super nice and it was clean"

Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

8/10 Good

"Had a nice stay at the Avalon. Close to the bay it was nice to walk down ti the shops and restaurants. Room was clean, nice and comfortable. Only issue we had was that there hardly was any water pressure and the first night the tub wasn't draining when we showered. It seemed to be fine the next night though. Overall can't wait to visit again and stay here"

Other attractions near Museum of Natural History

Morro Bay Golf Course

8.4/10 (543 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Morro Bay at Morro Bay Golf Course. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.

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Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

8.6/10 (165 reviews)

You can take time to visit Heron Rookery Nature Preserve during your travels to Morro Bay. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Bayshore Bluffs Park

Bayshore Bluffs Park is just one of the places to see in Morro Bay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Tidelands Park

Tidelands Park is just one of the places to see in Morro Bay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this walkable area.

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Morro Bay Art Association Gallery

8.6/10 (242 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Morro Bay Art Association Gallery during your travels in Morro Bay. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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The Giant Chessboard

8.4/10 (461 reviews)

You can take time to visit The Giant Chessboard during your travels to Morro Bay.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Museum of Natural History?

Museum of Natural History is located in a family-friendly area of Morro Bay known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 29 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Museum of Natural History?

Adjacent to Museum of Natural History, Inn At Morro Bay 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 options within a few miles include Harbor House Inn Morro Bay and 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Museum of Natural History?

Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Museum of Natural History.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Museum of Natural History.

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

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Museum of Natural History, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Museum of Natural History?

Local parks like Elfin Forest Preserve, Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve, and Los Osos Oaks State Reserve are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Dip your toes in the water at Morro Rock Beach, Morro Strand State Beach, and Morro Dunes Natural Preserve. Attractions like Morro Bay State Park and Morro Bay Art Association Gallery highlight the local culture.

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Our top choices for Museum of Natural History hotels

1. The Q Inn

2. HarborWalk Inn

3. Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

4. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

5. Sundown Inn

6. Back Bay Inn

7. 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

8. Blue Sail Inn

9. La Serena Inn

10. Pacific Shores Inn

11. Pleasant Inn

12. Masterpiece Hotel

13. Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

14. Hotel Avisa

15. Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

16. Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

17. Morro Crest Inn

18. Inn At Morro Bay

19. Bay View Inn

20. Best Western San Marcos Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Natural History

Top Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Ascot Suites

Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn

Pacific Shores Inn

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

Bay View Inn

The Landing at Morro Bay

Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

Other attractions near Museum of Natural History

Morro Bay Golf Course

Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

Bayshore Bluffs Park

Tidelands Park

Morro Bay Art Association Gallery

The Giant Chessboard

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