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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.
A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.
A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Julia
SAR 296
SAR 575 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.
A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.
A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Devin
SAR 1,177
SAR 1,530 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.
A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.
A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.
A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.

3. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Elizabeth
SAR 322
SAR 373 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Edgewater Beach Inn
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.
A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

4. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Jiexin
SAR 822
SAR 938 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Frank
SAR 475
SAR 717 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.
A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.
A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

6. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Myla
SAR 452
SAR 523 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Seaway Inn
Terrace/patio
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.
A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Grester
SAR 447
SAR 517 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.
A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.
A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

8. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Nova
SAR 309
SAR 364 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Carousel Beach Inn
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.
A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

9. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
SAR 436
SAR 505 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Marea Sol Hotel
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.
A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Tasia
SAR 278
SAR 370 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.
A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.
A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.
A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

11. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Sharon
SAR 334
SAR 400 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Pacific Blue Inn
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.
A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Brooke
SAR 495
SAR 572 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.
A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."
An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

13. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Richard
SAR 616
SAR 705 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

14. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Jacob
SAR 473
SAR 546 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Alan
SAR 357
SAR 413 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.
A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.
A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.
A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Molly
SAR 672
SAR 768 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.
A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
jessika
SAR 459
SAR 531 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.
A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.
A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

18. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
vincent
SAR 301
SAR 348 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hitching Post Studios Inn
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.
A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.
A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Johnnie
SAR 328
SAR 531 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Casablanca On The Beach
A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.
A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.
A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.
A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

20. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Shawna
SAR 409
SAR 530 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Rio Vista Suites
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
9.8
Exceptional
18 reviews
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A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
566 reviews
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A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.
Edgewater Beach Inn
9.4
Exceptional
58 reviews
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A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
9.4
Exceptional
1,042 reviews
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A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
9.2
Wonderful
1,355 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Adorable Seabright Bungalow - Steps to the Beach!

Adorable Seabright Bungalow - Steps to the Beach!

10/10 Excellent
"This was by far the cleanest place we have stayed at. You can tell its well cared for. Laurie made sure we knew she was available if needed. Great location."
LEIA M. 3-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Adorable Seabright Bungalow - Steps to the Beach!
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good
"Clean and the beds were comfortable. It was a little noisy"
Mojtaba 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Surf City Inn and Suites
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"a great find when visiting Santa Cruz!"
cindy 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was so nice and helpful definitely customer friendly!"
Jose 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Carousel Beach Inn
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"10 min walk to the boardwalk or to the downtown area. Clean rooms friendly staff"
Brian 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"This hotel is highly recommended."
Richard 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Me and my family decided to have a last minute beach visit we had no idea we were going to want to stay the night and once we figured we would I called everywhere (it was 7pm) and only this hotel answered there was always someone to help at the desk and it was fast and easy to book and it was a great price and me and my family would definitely recommend my only complaint would be you can hear the trash people early in the morning but everything else was just what we wanted"
destiny 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Seaside Inn & Suites
Vacation Home in Seabright

Vacation Home in Seabright

10/10 Excellent
"This is a perfect home for a family beach weekend or vacation. Lots of space, a well equipped kitchen and a perfect location near the beach and all the fun, make this charming home the answer to our needs. We walked everywhere all weekend. The weather cooperated too, which is always a plus!"
Corinne P. 3-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Vacation Home in Seabright

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

A beachside amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a building with a red roof.
Photo by Jie Ric

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)
Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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A tall white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and a clear blue sky.
Photo by Dawn Madden

Seabright Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.

Santa Cruz Wharf

9.0/10 (2,069 reviews)
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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Santa Cruz Main Beach

9.0/10 (19 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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Sky Glider

Enjoy an outing to Sky Glider during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harbor Beach during your trip to Lower Seabright? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Cocoanut Grove

Cocoanut Grove is just one of the places to see in Santa Cruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during your travels in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History?
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is located in a walkable area of Lower Seabright known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 239 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History?
La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Other good choices within a short distance include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Marea Sol Hotel.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History?
Expedia has 239 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History?
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What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History?
Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.