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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

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

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and potted plants.

1. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

2.5 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

David

SAR 746

SAR 1,129 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.

A door with a glass panel reflecting a building and a number '1' on the wall.

A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink. There are shelves above holding glasses, plates, and a framed picture.

2. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 2.3 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Maria

SAR 461

SAR 804 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A balcony with potted plants, a hanging lantern, and a view of mountains.

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

3. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Oak Park, 1.4 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Rich

SAR 554

SAR 910 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

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.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bedside table, a chair, and a built-in kitchen area.

4. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 2.6 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Patrice

SAR 679

SAR 1,052 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 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.

5. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 1.5 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Victor

SAR 1,034

SAR 1,433 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

6. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Raymond

SAR 772

SAR 881 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 table with a variety of food items, a bottle of wine, and a floral centerpiece.

A house with a porch, a sign for '1720 the Bath Street Inn Bed & Breakfast', and a flag.

7. Bath Street Inn

Oak Park, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Joanne

SAR 860

SAR 1,000 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

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

A hallway with a checkered curtain, a framed artwork, a bench, a potted plant, and a wooden cabinet with handles.

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

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

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

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

9. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Karri

SAR 853

SAR 992 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A small building with a tiled roof surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A dining table set for two with a view of the ocean and hills.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a round table, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a scenic view.

10. El Encanto Santa Barbara

1 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Dylan

SAR 2,234

SAR 2,825 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a mountain backdrop.

A bar area with wooden beams, bar stools, and a bar counter.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of a balcony with a pool.

11. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 1.4 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Aiping

SAR 747

SAR 853 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small kitchenette.

A building with a tiled roof, two doors, and a small parking lot.

12. Solei House

2.2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Ashley

SAR 426

SAR 502 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A covered balcony with a blue carpet, white armchair, and two chairs.

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

13. Agave Inn

1.7 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Christine

SAR 524

SAR 597 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A beach with a calm sea, a crescent moon, and palm trees in the distance.

A building with a sign reading "26 EAST HAY".

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

14. Haley Hotel

Lower State, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Rodney J

SAR 600

SAR 721 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A spacious living room with a round wooden coffee table, two blue armchairs, and a patterned armchair.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.

A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wooden chairs, and a large island. There are multiple dining tables with chairs, a refrigerator, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

15. Sandpiper Lodge

2.3 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Greg

SAR 419

SAR 478 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, and patterned floor tiles.

A building with a distinctive wavy facade, a decorative archway, and vibrant pink flowers in the foreground.

16. Oasis Inn & Suites

2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Dipesh

SAR 406

SAR 462 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering views of the outdoor area.

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a neon sign, and potted plants.

A spacious, modern lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area, and a reception desk.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Erica

SAR 875

SAR 997 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

18. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

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

Gavin

SAR 1,311

SAR 1,686 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A lush garden with palm trees and ferns, a paved path, and a building in the background.

A chef cooking with a large flame in a kitchen.

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

19. Lemon Tree Inn

1.1 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

GREG

SAR 481

SAR 549 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

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

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

20. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

3.2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Samantha

SAR 668

SAR 763 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 312 reviews	View
Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 71 reviews	View
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 327 reviews	View
Simpson House Inn	9.8 Exceptional 734 reviews	View

Top Santa Barbara Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"The housekeeper came in around 10AM, which was way earlier than expected. We haven’t checked out the room yet which freaked us out"

Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean, the hotel was quiet, overall a great place to stay. There not being any on site front desk staff is a little strange but check in and check out was great so no complaints."

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The Sandpiper is our go-to spot when overnighting in Santa Barbara. It’s reasonably priced and convenient for us when visiting family in town. Located on State Street the hotel is close to restaurants and gasoline stations. Rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff is friendly and professional and knows us by name. We generally don’t take advantage of the breakfast but know that it’s basic in nature providing coffee, cereal and pastries."

Oasis Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was as expected. Parking close. Room Clean. Refrigerator worked. Ice machine (and bucket) quiet for no carpeting good spot for an overnight stay didn't use the pool but it looked good. no hot tub (not advertised) A/C worked"

Agave Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay for the second time. Thanks"

Santa Barbara Mission Studio

10/10 Excellent

"Very quiet; spacious and comfortable for two! Would choose for next trip. Host was flexible and accommodating. Highly recommend!"

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9.2/10 (1,948 reviews)

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A church with a bell tower and palm trees in the foreground.

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A dirt path through a field of wildflowers with mountains in the background.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

9.0/10 (70 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra

Enjoy a show at Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Santa Barbara Conference & Visitor's Bureau & Film Commission

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Alice Keck Memorial Garden

10.0/10 (1 review)

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The Children's Centennial Maze

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Rattlesnake Canyon Trail

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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 Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

3. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

4. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

5. Simpson House Inn

6. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

7. Bath Street Inn

8. Palihouse Santa Barbara

9. Hotel Santa Barbara

10. El Encanto Santa Barbara

11. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

12. Solei House

13. Agave Inn

14. Haley Hotel

15. Sandpiper Lodge

16. Oasis Inn & Suites

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

18. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

19. Lemon Tree Inn

20. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Top Santa Barbara Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Sandpiper Lodge

Oasis Inn & Suites

Agave Inn

Santa Barbara Mission Studio

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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