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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History hotels

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (396 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, amazing staff, prime location."
United States
Toleen
The price is ￥62,703
￥79,443 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Family Studio | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

2. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Great spot. Love the keyless, personless checkin!"
United States
Andrew
The price is ￥26,390
￥40,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Bella Notte
Surfing/boogie boarding

3. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (254 reviews)
"Convenient and clean - rooms were large, and beds were comfortable."
United States
Cristina
The price is ￥34,143
￥38,989 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Seaway Inn
Restaurant

4. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,033 reviews)
"Great experience and great staff. Cant beat the view and beach access."
United States
Austin
The price is ￥58,318
￥66,111 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Beach/ocean view

5. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"My son and I had a wonderful time!"
United States
Stephen
The price is ￥48,395
￥54,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Business center

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,332 reviews)
"Really great hotel."
United States
Gaelle
The price is ￥32,992
￥37,697 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Exterior

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,584 reviews)
"We loved being across the street from the beach and walking distance to the boardwalk. The location was perfect and the hotel was nice. The staff was very kind and helpful. Would totally come back!"
United States
Azra
The price is ￥24,701
￥28,396 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Everything was amazing from the kind staff to the beautiful room."
United States
Delinda
The price is ￥34,429
￥39,310 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

9. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (937 reviews)
"The hotel is lovely - quiet, clean and it feels very safe. Accommodations were great - terrific bed and shower."
United States
William Thomas
The price is ￥22,574
￥26,611 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Pacific Blue Inn
Front of property

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,482 reviews)
"A great stay close to the boardwalk and pier at a great value."
United States
Lawrence
The price is ￥17,393
￥22,018 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,306 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Very nice property."
United States
Clifford
The price is ￥34,429
￥39,309 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Garden

12. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (430 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet Was with my kids and felt safe"
United States
Melanie
The price is ￥17,759
￥20,369 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Exterior

13. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (613 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly, pack a sweater or two"
United States
Jason
The price is ￥38,587
￥43,899 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Exterior

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,229 reviews)
"Great place and staff"
United States
Alexandre
The price is ￥26,525
￥30,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Superior King + Beach View | Premium bedding, WiFi (free), bed sheets

15. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The breakfast was delicious and healthy! They offer a lot of extras like wine and cheese, bikes and beach supplies. The rooms were comfortable and smelled fresh. I only wish there was a chair in my room. Otherwise still a 5-star experience! Fantastic location to getting to a popular beach as well."
United States
Christine
The price is ￥43,850
￥49,794 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

16. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,073 reviews)
"Convenient location, well maintained and clean property. Great value."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is ￥13,457
￥18,174 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Seaside Inn & Suites
Property amenity

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,152 reviews)
"Close to the beach and Boardwalk."
United States
Doug
The price is ￥32,318
￥36,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge)

18. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,282 reviews)
"This is our second time staying here. My family and I have enjoyed our trip"
United States
Daisy
The price is ￥24,308
￥27,808 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Lobby lounge

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,247 reviews)
"Fun place"
United States
Raquel
The price is ￥39,299
￥50,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Casablanca On The Beach
Room 5: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

20. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Cute place. Very clean and quiet."
United States
Kelly
The price is ￥16,342
￥21,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Rio Vista Suites
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
396 reviews
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Family Studio | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Bella Notte
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
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Library
Inn at Depot Hill
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
750 reviews
View
Lobby
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
View
Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
254 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Super convenient, a quick walk to boardwalk and the beach, parked the car in the garage, didn’t have any issues, spacious and clean room. Has a microwave and a mini fridge. It was perfect and staff was helpful. Overall, would highly recommend."
Dolly 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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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 Casablanca On The Beach.
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. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, 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.