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

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

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

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

1. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Oak Park, 1.4 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Rich

SAR 573

SAR 931 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A parking lot with white buildings and trees in the background.

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 474

SAR 819 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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 white cabinetry, a central island with stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and potted plants.

3. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

2.5 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

David

SAR 717

SAR 1,096 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 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.

4. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 2.6 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Patrice

SAR 722

SAR 1,102 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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.

5. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Raymond

SAR 817

SAR 933 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

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

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and a view through a door.

6. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 1.5 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Victor

SAR 1,070

SAR 1,475 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A patio area with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and a blue umbrella.

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

A cozy living room with a bookshelf, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a red sofa.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

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

30 Sep - 1 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 modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

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

8. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Karri

SAR 853

SAR 992 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

9. 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 bright kitchen with large windows, wicker furniture, and a wooden countertop.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with wicker furniture, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A house with a porch, a small garden, and a mailbox.

10. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Rana

SAR 896

SAR 1,021 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

A spacious living area with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase.

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 699

SAR 798 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor seating area with chairs and a table.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

A room with a beige sofa, a floor lamp, a small table with a decorative box, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A room with a white fireplace, a ceiling fan, a chair with a patterned pillow, and a bed with a grey headboard.

12. The De La Vina Inn

2.1 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

April

SAR 730

SAR 833 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 covered balcony with a blue carpet, white armchair, and two chairs.

13. Agave Inn

1.7 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Christine

SAR 491

SAR 559 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

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

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

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

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 606

SAR 728 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a toaster.

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

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

15. Sandpiper Lodge

2.3 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Greg

SAR 419

SAR 477 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A compact kitchen area with a microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker.

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.

A bedroom with a bed, a table, chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

16. Solei House

2.2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Ashley

SAR 463

SAR 546 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a dining table, and a bookshelf.

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

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Erica

SAR 909

SAR 1,036 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

18. Oasis Inn & Suites

2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Dipesh

SAR 405

SAR 462 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A chef cooking with a large flame in a kitchen.

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

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

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

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

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 698

SAR 797 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 69 reviews	View
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 310 reviews	View
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 325 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

"When I lived in Santa Barbara from 2001-2020, we would always book rooms for the guests we didn't have room for at The Lemon Tree. I now live in San Diego and usually stay with family when I come to town every 5-6 weeks. But this time, I was visiting with a friend from my childhood who lives in the Midwest who deserved the ambiance of a place li9ke The Lemon Tree. During our stay, we had drinks by the pool and swam in it, It is very long and there is a long shallow shelf which delighted my 3 1/2 year old grandson but PLEASE NOTE: the pool is not heated! After a drink with local friends by the pool, my daughter and her family who live in Santa Barbara went to our room. We turned the TV on for the kids and the adults retreated to the private lanai, which is spacious and welcoming. On paper, The Crocodile Restaurant is separate from the hotel, but it was easy to order and have the food delivered to our room. So why do I give it only "Good" ratings on Expedia? I love ambiance and The Lemon Tree oozes with it. It provides guests a serene, tropical setting away from the beach, which is too touristy for me. Beyond that, if it meets my low standards: the shower delivers steady hot water, the place is clean, and the beds are comfortable, I am happy. I'm saying "Good" because people who want up-to-date guest rooms, should move on. The guest rooms, particularly the bathrooms, are crying for an update. But they do work."

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the location. I was traveling alone with my baby and felt very safe. The room was super clean and quiet."

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"The Best Western in Santa Barbara was a cute hotel. The front reception area was clean and staffed 24/7. They were very accommodating, and I even received a free room upgrade upon arrival. There was free coffee 24/7. The parking for the property is spread out, as there are multiple buildings, but it was explained upon arrival where best to park. The rooms were spacious and clean. The beds were just the right comfort level - not too hard, not too soft. The pillows were nice too. The bedding wasn't high end, but was fine. The only thing I didn't care for was the bathroom was a bit dated, and there was a tub shower with a shower head that wouldn't adjust. So, you were stuck with the position it was in. The shower pressure was ok, but not great. We used the hot tub. It was really hot - I think they had it on the highest setting, so we couldn't stay in it too long. There is a pool on site as well. Pool/hot tub towels are available in the front lobby. There is a restaurant on site as well, but we did not use it. It's also about a block from the hospital, in a decent neighborhood. It felt safe. All in all, I'd stay here again."

Casa Riviera

10/10 Excellent

"It was great stay, nice location, nice property, and real quality in the room. Only negative was the price but I did book it only two weeks in advance."

Town and Country Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I’ve stayed multiple times - convenient location, comfortable rooms"

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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A historic church with a bell tower and a fountain in the foreground.

Mission Santa Barbara

9.2/10 (1,948 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santa Barbara with a stop at Mission Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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

Alameda Park

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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

Santa Barbara Conference & Visitor's Bureau & Film Commission is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Alice Keck Memorial Garden

10.0/10 (1 review)

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

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The Children's Centennial Maze

Enjoy an outing to The Children's Centennial Maze during your stay in Santa Barbara. Wander the gardens in this relaxing area.

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Rattlesnake Canyon Trail

You can take time to visit Rattlesnake Canyon Trail during your travels to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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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 166 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 166 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?

Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Presidio Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Historical Museum 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 Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

3. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

4. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

5. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

6. Simpson House Inn

7. Bath Street Inn

8. Hotel Santa Barbara

9. Palihouse Santa Barbara

10. The Upham Hotel

11. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

12. The De La Vina Inn

13. Agave Inn

14. Haley Hotel

15. Sandpiper Lodge

16. Solei House

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

18. Oasis Inn & Suites

19. Lemon Tree Inn

20. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

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Top Santa Barbara Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Lemon Tree Inn

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Casa Riviera

Town and Country Inn

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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