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1. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 2.3 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Maria

SAR 426

SAR 764 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a spiral staircase, and a kitchen area with stainless steel appliances.

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

2. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Oak Park, 1.4 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Nimisha

SAR 530

SAR 883 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 spacious living area with a modern staircase, a dining table, and a sofa.

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

3. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 2.6 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Matthew

SAR 713

SAR 1,090 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden porch with steps leading to a door marked 'Tack Room,' a bench, and potted plants.

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

A dining area with a table, chairs, a chandelier, a window with shutters, and a decorative wheel.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a potted plant.

4. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 1.5 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Victor

SAR 1,411

SAR 1,864 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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.

A bathroom with a large mirror, double sink vanity, and a window seat with a view of greenery.

5. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Raymond

SAR 1,029

SAR 1,175 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

6. Palihouse Santa Barbara

2.4 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Maria

SAR 1,502

SAR 1,715 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Karri

SAR 910

SAR 1,058 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a red sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

8. Agave Inn

1.7 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Christine

SAR 494

SAR 563 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A balcony with a wooden railing overlooking a street with palm trees and parked cars.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a wooden headboard, a mirror, and a TV.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator.

A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bench, a chair, a table, and a window with a view of greenery.

9. Solei House

2.2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

SIMON C

SAR 420

SAR 495 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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.

10. Haley Hotel

Lower State, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Rodney J

SAR 524

SAR 635 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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

11. Oasis Inn & Suites

2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Dipesh

SAR 378

SAR 431 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a courtyard surrounded by palm trees and greenery, featuring a well-lit entrance and multiple balconies.

A dining area with a table set for two, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outdoor seating area.

A dining area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a view of tropical greenery.

A chef cooking with a large flame in a kitchen.

12. Lemon Tree Inn

1.1 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Julie

SAR 451

SAR 514 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a pool.

A rooftop patio with a fireplace, outdoor seating, and a pergola.

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a railing with artwork.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

13. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.5 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Gavin

SAR 1,235

SAR 1,600 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A gated entrance with an arch covered in greenery, a tiled pathway, and a building with a balcony.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, patterned chairs, and artwork on the walls.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating options, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of a balcony with palm trees.

14. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

3.2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Kon Kit

SAR 649

SAR 742 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and large windows.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white linens, a hanging lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern bar area with a wooden table and chairs, shelves with bottles and glasses, and a large window overlooking the street.

15. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Emeterio

SAR 841

SAR 961 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window.

A two-story building with a balcony and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A hotel reception area with a coffee machine, jars, a tray, a mirror, and a certificate on the wall.

A cactus plant in a terracotta pot on a table.

16. The Presidio

1.5 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Bonnie

SAR 559

SAR 638 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A VAGABOND INN sign, a building with a balcony, and palm trees.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a fenced pool, and a building with a balcony in the background.

A reception desk with a VAGABOND INN sign, a clock, and framed pictures on the wall.

A corner room with a round table, a wooden chair, a beige sofa, and a mirror on the wall.

17. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

2.3 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

chris

SAR 373

SAR 455 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a coffee machine, and a shower area.

A reception area with a counter, a clock, a security camera, a window with a view, and a wall with a framed picture.

A compact kitchen with grey cabinets, a white stove, a microwave, a sink, and a window with blinds.

A kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a black refrigerator, grey cabinets, a window with blinds, and a tiled backsplash.

18. Town and Country Inn

1 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Megan

SAR 301

SAR 355 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with a sign reading "Orange Tree Inn" and a number "1920" on the facade.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a small table, a stone planter, and a pool with a tiled edge.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A sign for the Orange Tree Inn with a tree graphic.

19. Orange Tree Inn

Upper East, 1.1 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Leonardo

SAR 387

SAR 442 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A building with a neon 'Welcome' sign, a 'Garden' sign, and a 'Vacancy' sign.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a hairdryer, and a towel rack.

20. Rose Garden Inn

2.5 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

SAR 413

SAR 471 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 315 reviews	View
Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 75 reviews	View
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 335 reviews	View
Simpson House Inn	9.8 Exceptional 734 reviews	View
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages	9.6 Exceptional 708 reviews	View

Top Santa Barbara Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Lemon Tree Inn

8/10 Good

"We stayed in Room 335 and it was great. The room was clean and large. The beds were comfortable. The TV and AC both worked and so did the fridge. I liked the walk-in shower. We had a nice enclosed balcony that overlooked the pool and garden. We weren't impressed with the Crocodile Restaurant. The food was overpriced and the staff seemed disinterested. A beer and a cocktail cost $30.00! I would stay here again, but would eat elsewhere."

The Presidio

8/10 Good

"The person working there was struggling with their online reservation system but was able to get it back up. Kudos to her. And the facility is in a convenient location"

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was very clean and had lovely decor, nice size with table and chairs and extra side chair. Bathroom was very clean and updated. We would definitely stay here again."

Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Always a great stay. Conveniently located, clean and safe."

Oasis Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"This is a very adequate motel. Room was clean and quiet, while the beds were comfortable. There are no frills and felt it was a good value."

Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything good"

Orange Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Had a nice stay, was only 1 night but staff was helpful and room was clean"

Ocean, Sunset, Mountain Views, Private Deck: Villa Floresco: Tuscan-like Getaway

10/10 Excellent

"Great location that is quiet and peaceful. The bed was very comfortable, the room is beautiful and decorated well. The owners greeted us with our names on the front door, a great bottle of wine, a lemon from their tree, and a thoughtful welcome note."

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Very quaint and quiet inn. Highly recommend a stay! Innkeepers were very personable yet discreet. Hope to stay again!"

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9.0/10 (70 reviews)

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10.0/10 (1 review)

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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 167 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 167 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 Casa Del Herrero are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Arlington Theater, Santa Barbara Bowl, and Lobero Theater if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Natural History Museum hotels

1. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

3. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

4. Simpson House Inn

5. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

6. Palihouse Santa Barbara

7. Hotel Santa Barbara

8. Agave Inn

9. Solei House

10. Haley Hotel

11. Oasis Inn & Suites

12. Lemon Tree Inn

13. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

14. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

15. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

16. The Presidio

17. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

18. Town and Country Inn

19. Orange Tree Inn

20. Rose Garden Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Top Santa Barbara Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Lemon Tree Inn

The Presidio

Sandpiper Lodge

Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Oasis Inn & Suites

Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Orange Tree Inn

Ocean, Sunset, Mountain Views, Private Deck: Villa Floresco: Tuscan-like Getaway

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

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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