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A balcony with a view of the sea, featuring a table, chairs, and potted plants.

A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and wooden cabinets with plants on top.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel entrance with a sign indicating a vacancy.

1. HarborWalk Inn

Embarcadero Waterfront, 2.3 km from Museum of Natural History

Rena

￥41,671

￥48,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern building with a curved roof, a flagpole with the American flag, and a landscaped garden area.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a large window.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, teal cabinetry, and a large window.

A fire pit with chairs, a table, and a door in the background.

2. The Q Inn

2.5 km from Museum of Natural History

Yvonne

￥21,434

￥24,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A room with a large window overlooking a marina with sailboats.

A hallway with a mirrored wall, a fireplace, and a seating area with a bench and stools.

A marina with boats docked, a prominent rock formation in the background, and a view from a building with a balcony.

A hotel exterior with a sign reading "Estero Inn" and another sign for "Estero Adventures".

3. The Estero Inn

Embarcadero Waterfront, 1.8 km from Museum of Natural History

michael

￥30,482

￥34,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a view of the street.

A modern living room with wooden furniture, a built-in kitchen, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a bed, a balcony, and a dining area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay, 2.4 km from Museum of Natural History

Ohannes

￥10,393

￥11,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A patio area with wooden chairs and a fire pit surrounded by lush banana plants.

A room with a bay window, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A residential area with a house, palm trees, and a mountain in the background.

A marina with boats docked, a bridge in the background, and a lamp post on the left.

5. Beach Bungalow Inn and Suites

Downtown Morro Bay, 2.4 km from Museum of Natural History

DAVID

￥12,488

￥14,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a large TV displaying weather information, a staircase, and a snack bar.

A modern room with a blue sofa, a desk with a computer, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with two blue chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the city through large windows.

6. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Downtown Morro Bay, 2.5 km from Museum of Natural History

Roberta

￥11,414

￥13,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A grassy area with three wooden Adirondack chairs facing a body of water.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, white brick walls, a bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a chair.

A view of a lake with a grassy area, chairs, and plants.

A room with a large window overlooking palm trees and a beach.

7. Back Bay Inn

2.3 km from Museum of Natural History

Christopher

￥33,983

￥38,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A rocky coastline with two people carrying surfboards, a clear sky, and calm waves.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a fireplace, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of a mountain and a body of water.

A hotel room with two blue armchairs, a small table with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a view of a mountain and water through the window.

8. Blue Sail Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 2.3 km from Museum of Natural History

marti

￥24,044

￥27,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A balcony with a view of boats and a sandy beach.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a desk, and a balcony with a sunset view.

A modern kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, white cabinetry, and a view to the outside.

A coastal town with a marina, buildings, and a hilly backdrop.

9. 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

Embarcadero Waterfront, 1.8 km from Museum of Natural History

Shawna

￥25,464

￥31,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Landing," surrounded by a rope barrier, rocks, and plants.

A cozy room with a wood-burning stove, a microwave, and a wooden cabinet.

A view through a window of a building with a mountain in the background.

10. The Landing at Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay, 2.1 km from Museum of Natural History

Stefani

￥12,119

￥13,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a large mirror, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel reception area with a wooden signboard displaying various travel brochures, a marble counter, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a view of the street and buildings.

11. Pacific Shores Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 2.2 km from Museum of Natural History

Jeremy

￥10,650

￥12,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a small fridge, a seating area with a chair, a fireplace, and a large window with a view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, a small table, and a fireplace. There is a bathroom visible in the background.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on a brick wall, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

12. La Serena Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 2.3 km from Museum of Natural History

John

￥12,931

￥14,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern indoor space with a balcony, featuring a round table and chairs, large windows, and a view of a building with balconies.

A modern interior with a staircase, a kitchen area, and a dining space.

A white building with a red-tiled roof, multiple windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A spacious room with a large white cabinet, a chandelier, and a view through glass doors.

13. Masterpiece Hotel

2.6 km from Museum of Natural History

Wilson

￥14,255

￥16,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A coastal town with a prominent mountain in the background, a parking lot with several cars, and a sign for 'See Air Inn & Suites'.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a faucet, and a window with a view.

A building with a modern architectural style, featuring a flat roof and large windows.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a blue sofa, and a dining area with two chairs.

14. Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

Downtown Morro Bay, 2.2 km from Museum of Natural History

Andrew

￥11,775

￥13,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a desk, a blue armchair, a yellow office chair, a television displaying a beach scene, and a white door.

A fitness room with a treadmill, elliptical, and weight bench.

A modern hotel with a large glass facade, located at the corner of a street.

15. Hotel Avisa

Downtown Morro Bay, 1.9 km from Museum of Natural History

John Gabriel

￥10,958

￥12,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore and a large rock formation in the background.

A corridor with a balcony, featuring a series of windows and a concrete floor.

A window with a view of a mountain, a palm tree, and a body of water.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window, and a view of the outside.

16. Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

Downtown Morro Bay, 2.5 km from Museum of Natural History

Tonya

￥9,552

￥10,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a large window, a desk, and a chair.

A street with trees, a building with a red roof, and parked cars.

A two-story building with the name "Avalon Inn" on the facade, featuring a balcony on the second floor, a visible number "130" on the side, and a sign indicating "Morro Bay, California" and "No Vacancy".

17. Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay, 2.1 km from Museum of Natural History

Nancy

￥10,480

￥12,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A person riding a horse on a beach with waves and birds in the background.

A beach with a clear sky, a distant mountain, and a bridge in the background.

A cozy room with two chairs, a small table, a potted plant, and a view of the outside.

A sign for Morro Crest Inn with a vacancy notice.

18. Morro Crest Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 2 km from Museum of Natural History

Lara

￥9,959

￥13,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A seaside restaurant with outdoor seating, large windows, and hanging wicker lamps.

A restaurant with large windows offering a view of the sea and boats.

A spacious living area with a gray sofa, two patterned armchairs, a round coffee table, and a stone fireplace.

A marina with boats docked, a rocky island in the background, and a building with a balcony overlooking the water.

19. Inn At Morro Bay

0.6 km from Museum of Natural History

Keith

￥17,172

￥19,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A spacious indoor area with a pool, seating, and artwork.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and dining space.

A spa area with a hot tub, seating, and large arched windows.

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a balcony, and a seating area with armchairs and ottomans.

20. Best Western San Marcos Inn

Downtown Morro Bay, 2 km from Museum of Natural History

Alana

￥17,871

￥20,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Natural History

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
HarborWalk Inn	10.0 Exceptional 213 reviews	View
The Q Inn	9.8 Exceptional 139 reviews	View
The Estero Inn	9.8 Exceptional 440 reviews	View
Harbor House Inn Morro Bay	9.2 Wonderful 2,269 reviews	View
Beach Bungalow Inn and Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Bay View Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed two nights and everything went well"

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

8/10 Good

"The bed was very uncomfortable, but other then that a nice room."

Pacific Shores Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Could not ask for a better location. Office staff very accommodating for late checkin. I would recommend and will be my new place to stay while visiting this area"

Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room. Helpful staff."

Cozy 2 bedroom home. 5 minutes from Morro Bay Embarcadero and Golf Course!

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay here. It's an older home but has everything you need in a 2 bedroom home. We enjoyed the views of the bay from the front patio and the location makes for an easy walk into town. Would definitely rent this home again."

Stunning Views from this home with Spacious Deck!

10/10 Excellent

"Love that you can see the Rock from the family room.Very nice inside and we enjoyed our stay.It was a big plus that a trailhead to the top of Black Hill is just a few hundred feet from the house -- we enjoyed walking up there twice."

Inn At Morro Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms either Bay View great, didn’t experience the pool or garden view rooms"

Other attractions near Museum of Natural History

Morro Bay Golf Course

8.4/10 (543 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Morro Bay at Morro Bay Golf Course. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.

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Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

8.6/10 (165 reviews)

You can take time to visit Heron Rookery Nature Preserve during your travels to Morro Bay. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Bayshore Bluffs Park

Bayshore Bluffs Park is just one of the places to see in Morro Bay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Tidelands Park

Tidelands Park is just one of the places to see in Morro Bay, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this walkable area.

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Morro Bay Art Association Gallery

8.6/10 (242 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Morro Bay Art Association Gallery during your travels in Morro Bay. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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The Giant Chessboard

8.4/10 (461 reviews)

You can take time to visit The Giant Chessboard during your travels to Morro Bay.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Museum of Natural History?

Museum of Natural History is located in a family-friendly area of Morro Bay known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 29 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Museum of Natural History?

Adjacent to Museum of Natural History, Inn At Morro Bay is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options within a few miles include Harbor House Inn Morro Bay and 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Museum of Natural History?

Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Museum of Natural History.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Museum of Natural History, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Museum of Natural History.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Museum of Natural History?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Museum of Natural History, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Museum of Natural History?

Local parks like Elfin Forest Preserve, Morro Coast Audubon Society Sweet Springs Nature Preserve, and Los Osos Oaks State Reserve are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Dip your toes in the water at Morro Rock Beach, Morro Strand State Beach, and Morro Dunes Natural Preserve. Attractions like Morro Bay State Park and Morro Bay Art Association Gallery highlight the local culture.

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Our top choices for Museum of Natural History hotels

1. HarborWalk Inn

2. The Q Inn

3. The Estero Inn

4. Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

5. Beach Bungalow Inn and Suites

6. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

7. Back Bay Inn

8. Blue Sail Inn

9. 456 Embarcadero Inn & Suites

10. The Landing at Morro Bay

11. Pacific Shores Inn

12. La Serena Inn

13. Masterpiece Hotel

14. Sea Air Inn & Suites - Downtown - Restaurant Row

15. Hotel Avisa

16. Rockview Inn and Suites - Morro Bay CA

17. Avalon Inn Downtown Morro Bay

18. Morro Crest Inn

19. Inn At Morro Bay

20. Best Western San Marcos Inn

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Top Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Bay View Inn

Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Pacific Shores Inn

Morro Bay Sandpiper Inn

Cozy 2 bedroom home. 5 minutes from Morro Bay Embarcadero and Golf Course!

Stunning Views from this home with Spacious Deck!

Inn At Morro Bay

Other attractions near Museum of Natural History

Morro Bay Golf Course

Heron Rookery Nature Preserve

Bayshore Bluffs Park

Tidelands Park

Morro Bay Art Association Gallery

The Giant Chessboard

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