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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History hotels

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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, (311 reviews)
"Beautiful resort that's conveniently located just steps away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk."
United States
JORGE
The price is ￥54,705
￥70,295 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Restaurant

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, (1,007 reviews)
"Always a beautiful and relaxing stay at the Dream Inn. "
United States
Catherine
The price is ￥51,460
￥58,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Surfing/boogie boarding

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, (215 reviews)
"Adorable hotel! The room was so cute. Close to the pier and boardwalk. Great price! "
United States
Lamar
The price is ￥23,092
￥27,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Seaway Inn
Beach House Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean and cute rooms, kind staff, warm pool and hot tub, perfect location!"
United States
Hailey
The price is ￥36,314
￥41,403 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Business center

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, (1,303 reviews)
"Conveniently located near the boardwalk. Staff were friendly and helpful and the hotel is always clean."
United States
Gabriela
The price is ￥36,473
￥41,582 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Exterior

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, (1,568 reviews)
"Beachfront and reasonable price will definitely stay again"
United States
Nicole
The price is ￥19,925
￥23,015 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio

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, (1,006 reviews)
"We had a great stay!"
United States
Larissa
The price is ￥26,757
￥30,681 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Front of property

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, (1,410 reviews)
"Had a great stay."
United States
Nicole
The price is ￥17,058
￥21,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Superior King + Beach View | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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)
"Absolutely gorgeous location. Friendly staff. The room was spacious and comfortable. The wine and cheese was a perfect snack and breakfast was delightful. Do yourself a favor and stay here."
United States
Dina
The price is ￥33,766
￥38,479 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Single Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (88 reviews)
"There were restaurants nearby, easy to get to Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk"
United States
Emere
The price is ￥10,704
￥11,988 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Drift Inn
Room 5: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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, (1,000 reviews)
"A pleasant stay in a clean and beautifully renovated hotel—I recommend it to everyone!"
United States
Jan
The price is ￥19,096
￥24,045 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Rio Vista Suites
Terrace/patio

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, (923 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 ￥15,371
￥18,319 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Pacific Blue Inn
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

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, (1,271 reviews)
"Great location, comfy beds and unique atmosphere, we loved our stay!"
United States
Alexis
The price is ￥25,324
￥29,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Lobby lounge

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, (1,228 reviews)
"Great and just across from the beach"
United States
Kevin
The price is ￥25,275
￥34,320 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Casablanca On The Beach
Property amenity

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
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,143 reviews)
"Great place and close to everything"
United States
Darren
The price is ￥28,509
￥32,647 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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, (1,046 reviews)
"Location is great, plenty of parking and the staff is very professional"
United States
Richard
The price is ￥10,305
￥14,679 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Seaside Inn & Suites
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (956 reviews)
"Great location for families who want to enjoy downtown santa cruz and the boardwalk"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥11,087
￥12,880 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Garden

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, (384 reviews)
"Good clean and secure"
United States
Delia
The price is ￥11,984
￥13,884 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. All staff were helpful and able to accommodate an additional night’s stay."
United States
CARLA
The price is ￥10,587
￥13,267 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Exterior

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, (604 reviews)
"I had a lovely 2 nights for a short getaway from regular life. The cottages were as described & perfect for me. Very clean property and helpful staff. Bonus grab & go breakfast! I very much enjoyed the quiet beach at the end of the path from the hotel. Hidden gem!"
United States
Kathleen
The price is ￥26,375
￥30,201 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
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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
311 reviews
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Restaurant
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,007 reviews
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Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
215 reviews
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Beach House Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,003 reviews
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Business center
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,303 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good
"The hotel is more like a motel, but the rooms were clean, spacious, and the staff were great. It's located in a great location, a very short walk to the boardwalk, the amusement park, and a hosts of shops and restaurants."
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Ocean Pacific Lodge

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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 223 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History?
Dream Inn Santa Cruz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Other good choices within a short distance include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History?
Expedia has 223 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.
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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. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Williams-Reynolds House are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Pleasure Point Park, University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.