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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 kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of greenery.

1. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel
2.3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
David
₩271,085
₩409,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel
A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.
A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and clear skies.
A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a pair of sunglasses and a book, a chair with a denim jacket, and a window with white blinds.
A hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and palm trees.

2. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
West Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
hampton
₩305,235
₩347,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Marina Beach Hotel
Room
A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.
A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink. There are shelves above holding glasses, plates, and a framed picture.
A door with a glass panel reflecting a building and a number '1' on the wall.

3. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
Laguna, 2.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Maria
₩169,516
₩293,576 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.
A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, vanity, and a vase of flowers.
A white building with a red-tiled roof, a covered entrance, and a garden with various plants.
A modern entrance with a glass door, a potted plant, and a number '8' on the wall.

4. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
1.3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Jhoana
₩243,798
₩378,267 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.
A hallway leading to a living area with a sofa, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.
A star-shaped hanging light fixture in a white-walled room with an arched ceiling.
A modern bedroom with a large window, a bedside table, a chair, and a built-in kitchen area.

5. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
Laguna, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Patrice
₩260,523
₩397,333 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
A coastal house with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain backdrop.
A bathroom with white tiled walls, a showerhead, and a shelf with toiletries.
A coastal road with palm trees, a beach, and a parking lot with vehicles.
A house with a patio area featuring wicker furniture and potted plants.

6. Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
West Beach, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Abby
₩279,615
₩318,761 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Harbor House Inn
A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".
A wooden cabinet with a mirror, a trash bin, and a potted plant in a hallway with patterned flooring and a door in the background.
A corridor with a central staircase, outdoor seating, and lanterns.
A dining room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.

7. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
West Beach, 0.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Arlen
₩321,104
₩366,059 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
La Playa Inn
A beige sofa with multiple cushions, a white vase with greenery, and a window with blinds.
A staircase leading to a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A hallway leading to a dining area with a wooden floor, white walls, and a black railing.

8. Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
West Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Jacob
₩311,572
₩494,120 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Casa Yano by The Beach
A wooden porch with steps leading to a door marked 'Tack Room,' a bench, and potted plants.
A bedroom with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and a view through a door.
A room with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a white bedspread, a leather sofa, a wooden table, and a lamp.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a potted plant.

9. Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn
Upper East, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Victor
₩384,610
₩530,200 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Simpson House Inn
A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.
A spacious dining area with a central island, round tables, and comfortable seating.
A room with a wooden floor, two brown armchairs, a round table with a book and a plant, a framed painting on the wall, and a wooden door with intricate carvings.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

10. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Lower State, 1.3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Karri
₩307,652
₩357,737 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hotel Santa Barbara
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 covered porch, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a lawn.
A house with a bay window, a porch, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

11. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
Oak Park, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Raymond
₩294,510
₩336,310 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."
A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".
A hot tub area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a view of palm trees and a marina through the windows.

12. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Amanda
₩298,098
₩339,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.
A dining area with a wooden table, grey chairs, a black floor lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.
An aerial view of a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees and a tiled roof in the background.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen in the background with white cabinets and a television mounted on the wall.

13. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
West Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Bob
₩223,003
₩254,224 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
The Franciscan Hotel
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a small pool.
A cozy living room with a bar area, comfortable seating, and a large window with plants.
A white building with a red roof, a stone wall, and a staircase leading to a door.

14. Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
1.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Maria
₩541,628
₩618,512 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Palihouse Santa Barbara
A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with arches and palm trees.
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned armchair.
A covered outdoor area with a pergola, steps leading to a door labeled "Office," and lush greenery including large plants and flowering bushes.

15. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
West Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Rachita
₩303,650
₩354,878 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Mason Beach Inn
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 house with a porch, a sign for '1720 the Bath Street Inn Bed & Breakfast', and a flag.
A table with a variety of food items, a bottle of wine, and a floral centerpiece.

16. Bath Street Inn

Bath Street Inn
Oak Park, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Joanne
₩310,082
₩360,563 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Bath Street Inn
A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.
A swimming pool with a tiled border, a potted plant, and a staircase with colorful tiles.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a covered walkway, and a view of the street.

17. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
West Beach, 1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
hoan
₩353,317
₩403,472 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
A sunlit balcony with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant. The balcony features arched windows with a view of palm trees and the sea.
A large, historic building with arched windows and a central tower, surrounded by palm trees.
A spacious room with two sofas facing a glass table, a vase with flowers, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.
A coastal view with a beach, palm trees, and a white building with a red roof.

18. Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
East Beach, 1.5 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
melanie
₩507,776
₩580,016 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Santa Barbara Inn
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a wicker chair, and a dining area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with bar stools.
A modern building with a courtyard, outdoor seating, and a fire feature.
A modern living room with a round table, wooden chairs, a sofa, and a fireplace.

19. Beach House Inn

Beach House Inn
West Beach, 1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Tim
₩225,412
₩256,970 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Beach House Inn
A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a pergola with vines, and a view of greenery.
A pathway flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, leading to a building with a tiled roof.
A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with chairs and a table, a sofa, and a fireplace.

20. Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
West Beach, 1.2 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
emiliano
₩306,006
₩349,444 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Inn By The Harbor
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Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel
10.0
Exceptional
7 reviews
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A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.
Marina Beach Hotel
9.8
Exceptional
1,186 reviews
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Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
9.8
Exceptional
310 reviews
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A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
9.8
Exceptional
218 reviews
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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
9.8
Exceptional
325 reviews
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Top Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"I've stayed here many times and it's definitely my go to place to stay in Santa Barbara. You couldn't ask for a better hotel manager. Jake is a great guy and couldn't be more helpful."
Ashley 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Clean Room"
Rooben 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Harbor View Inn
Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"We enjoyed our stay at the Mason Beach Inn. Front desk staff was very accommodating. The location is perfect nestled in a quiet neighborhood with close access to the wharf and surrounding sites. The rooms were sound proof and the common areas were always well kept."
Kathy 3-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Mason Beach Inn
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Such a lovely place. We received a really warm welcome on arrival and this set the tone for our entire trip. The team at Brisas del Mar are fabulous - so friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious with great facilities - a huge comfortable bed and a great shower. The breakfast was simple but really handy to start the day. Perfect location for walking to the marina and the town. Highly recommended"
Natalie 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"I would definitely come back!"
Desiree 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hotel Santa Barbara
La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay at La Playa Inn. Check in was super easy. Front desk gave us a map of the town, told us all the hot spots, how to get around, and recommendations. Rooms were very spacious and super comfortable. Beds/pillows very comfortable…better than many hotels I’ve stayed at. Bathroom was very clean and quite large. Amenities were great - they have a small courtyard on ground floor to hang out at along with sofas and couches on each floor. Decor felt like I was at a resort. Parking was free and a ton of spaces. Breakfast was good, plenty of single packaged breakfast items along with cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, coffee, etc. Location was literally across the street from the marina/beach. The nightlife spots were a 20min walk, not too bad and at no point did I feel unsafe walking at 10-11pm coming back from the town center or at 6am walking to the beach to catch the sunrise. The town was a very nice small beach town with incredibly friendly people. I honestly wasn’t expecting much from La Playa Inn or the town but was genuinely blown away by how nice it was. Only stayed 1 night but lowkey wish I was there longer. I highly recommend La Playa Inn and will recommend for any friends/family going to Santa Barbara in the future."
Hiren 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
La Playa Inn
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

8/10 Good
"We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. Our room was very clean and we were pleasantly surprised with an upgrade to a suite with a balcony. It was a lovely place to relax. The downside was the bed and pillows, which we found uncomfortable. Thats something I pay much more attention to when I travel these days, so it did affect our stay. Overall, we appreciated the clean room and the thoughtful upgrade."
Jill 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
The Franciscan Hotel
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea

10/10 Excellent
"Charming little hotel. Great for a quick trip to Santa Barbara at a fair deal."
Noah 2-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

10/10 Excellent
"The staff at the hotel topped our expectations time and time again. They made our stay extra special."
Geir 3-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Hotel Californian

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center is located in a walkable area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 214 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?
Hotel Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a 24-hour fitness center and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. Other good options close by include Beachside Inn and Avania Inn of Santa Barbara.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?
Expedia has 214 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.
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What can I see and do near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?
You'll want to browse the collections at Presidio Santa Barbara, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, and Reagan Ranch Center. Mission Santa Barbara, Hill-Carrillo Adobe, and Casa Del Herrero are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Lobero Theater, Arlington Theater, and Santa Barbara Bowl if you're interested in local theater.
How can I get to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?
With so many transportation options, exploring the area around Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center is easy. To see more of the larger area, hop on a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can explore options for water transportation at the port.