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

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

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

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and potted plants.

1. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

1 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

David

￥26,077

￥41,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

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

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

A narrow hallway with white walls and a wooden floor. There is a door with a window on the left, a light switch on the right, and a ceiling vent.

2. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 0.4 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Sarah

￥19,813

￥34,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A coastal house with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain backdrop.

A house with a patio area featuring wicker furniture and potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small round table, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A coastal road with palm trees, a beach, and a parking lot with vehicles.

3. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 1.3 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Abby

￥31,562

￥35,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 sofa, a coffee table, and a spiral staircase leading to an upper level.

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

4. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Oak Park, 1.8 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Rich

￥24,602

￥39,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A hallway leading to a living area with a sofa, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.

5. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 0.2 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Katia

￥31,891

￥48,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A modern entrance with a glass door, a potted plant, and a number '8' on the wall.

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.

6. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

0.8 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Jhoana

￥26,711

￥42,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A two-story house with a balcony, a brick chimney, and a well-maintained garden.

A wooden deck with a brick pathway leading to a bedroom with a bed and a nightstand.

A wooden deck with a green cushioned chair and a potted plant.

7. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 1.3 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Victor

￥47,953

￥65,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".

A dining room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.

A hotel corridor with a view of mountains, a palm tree, and a lantern-lit staircase.

A corridor with a central staircase, outdoor seating, and lanterns.

8. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 1.4 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Javier

￥37,533

￥42,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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.

9. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 1.5 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Caroline

￥34,245

￥39,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.

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.

10. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 1.4 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Amy

￥37,341

￥42,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A beige sofa with multiple cushions, a white vase with greenery, and a window with blinds.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.

A staircase leading to a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A hallway leading to a dining area with a wooden floor, white walls, and a black railing.

11. Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 1.1 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Jacob

￥42,179

￥64,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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.

12. Bath Street Inn

Oak Park, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Joanne

￥34,614

￥40,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a framed quote on the wall, and a large potted plant.

A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned armchair.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with arches and palm trees.

13. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 1.4 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Rachita

￥35,308

￥41,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a small pool.

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

14. Palihouse Santa Barbara

0.3 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Demey

￥66,129

￥75,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A coastal view with a beach, palm trees, and a white building with a red roof.

A spacious room with two sofas facing a glass table, a vase with flowers, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

15. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 2.4 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

melanie

￥55,196

￥63,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.

A hotel reception area with a granite reception desk, black leather chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a potted orchid.

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.

A dining area with a wooden table, grey chairs, a black floor lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

16. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 1.3 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Bob

￥28,060

￥31,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a covered walkway, and a view of the street.

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a potted plant, and a staircase with colorful tiles.

17. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.3 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

hoan

￥42,177

￥48,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."

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.

A breakfast bar with various food items, beverages, and a coffee machine.

A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".

18. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 1.4 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Amanda

￥37,339

￥42,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a wicker chair, and a dining area.

A modern living room with a round table, wooden chairs, a sofa, and a fireplace.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a ceiling fan, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a picture, and a window with a view.

A modern building with a courtyard, outdoor seating, and a fire feature.

19. Beach House Inn

West Beach, 1.2 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Tim

￥29,112

￥33,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A room with two leather chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a backdrop of buildings and trees.

20. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 1.3 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Julian

￥45,346

￥51,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 308 reviews	View
Harbor House Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 68 reviews	View
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 321 reviews	View

Top Santa Barbara Historical Museum Hotel Reviews

Casa Jardin

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, within walking distance of most things. Parking was easy."

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"It had everything we needed."

The Upham Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It’s quiet and very relaxing"

Palihouse Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property, garden like, very lush all over property, the property very well upkeep"

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The sweetest property. Everything was so well taken care of and clean. Loved our stay!"

Casa Riviera

10/10 Excellent

"Loved our stay at Casa Riviera! It was ideally situated on a quiet street just a couple of blocks from restaurants and shops. The property was clean, very well appointed and very comfortable. Even though there was no front desk, communication was prompt and instructions for check in/out were very simple and easy to follow. Would definitely stay here again!!"

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay. Thank you"

Hotel Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"We had a fabulous 2 nights at the Avila village inn. The location was beautiful quiet and easy to get to the beach. Few miles away. The ability to get day passes as the neighboring athletic club was unbelievable. What a beautiful club it was too! Pickleball was on our agenda."

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

10/10 Excellent

"😊"

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A white church with a bell tower and a cross on top.

Presidio Santa Barbara

8.8/10 (204 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Presidio Santa Barbara, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Paseo Nuevo with shops and restaurants, a covered walkway, and bicycles parked.

Paseo Nuevo Mall

8.6/10 (31 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Paseo Nuevo Mall during your trip to Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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De la Guerra Plaza

9.8/10 (7 reviews)

Find out about the history of Santa Barbara with a stop at De la Guerra Plaza. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Casa de la Guerra

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Casa de la Guerra, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Lobero Theater

8.8/10 (10 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Lobero Theater, a storied theater in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Rafael Gonzalez House

You can find out about the history of Santa Barbara with a stop at Rafael Gonzalez House.

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Hill-Carrillo Adobe

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Santa Barbara with a visit to Hill-Carrillo Adobe. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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La Arcada

You can search for that perfect souvenir at La Arcada during your visit 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 Historical Museum?

Santa Barbara Historical 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 338 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Santa Barbara Historical Museum?

Adjacent to Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 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. Other good options close by include Beachside Inn and Avania Inn of Santa Barbara.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Santa Barbara Historical Museum?

Expedia has 338 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Barbara Historical Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Barbara Historical Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Santa Barbara Historical Museum.

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What can I see and do near Santa Barbara Historical Museum?

Presidio Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and Reagan Ranch Center feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. 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.

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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Historical Museum hotels

1. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

3. Harbor House Inn

4. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

5. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

6. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

7. Simpson House Inn

8. La Playa Inn

9. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

10. Marina Beach Hotel

11. Casa Yano by The Beach

12. Bath Street Inn

13. Mason Beach Inn

14. Palihouse Santa Barbara

15. Santa Barbara Inn

16. The Franciscan Hotel

17. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

18. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

19. Beach House Inn

20. The Eagle Inn

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Top Santa Barbara Historical Museum Hotel Reviews

Casa Jardin

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

The Upham Hotel

Palihouse Santa Barbara

The Franciscan Hotel

Casa Riviera

Beachside Inn

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Other attractions near Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Presidio Santa Barbara

Paseo Nuevo Mall

De la Guerra Plaza

Casa de la Guerra

Lobero Theater

Rafael Gonzalez House

Hill-Carrillo Adobe

La Arcada

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