The Best Hotels Closest to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center in Santa Barbara for 2026

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

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and potted plants.

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.

1. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

2.3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

David

￥23,672

￥38,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A white building with a red-tiled roof, a covered entrance, and a garden with various plants.

A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, vanity, and a vase of flowers.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a grey sofa, and a painting of a wave on the wall.

2. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

1.3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Jhoana

￥22,644

￥37,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and clear skies.

A hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and palm trees.

3. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Lori

￥25,969

￥29,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A compact kitchen with a white countertop, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a shelf with glassware and a framed picture.

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

A parking lot with marked spaces, surrounded by dense greenery and a building in the background.

A laundry room with two stacked washing machines and a mirror on the wall.

4. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 2.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Maria

￥16,673

￥30,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A bathroom with white tiled walls, a showerhead, and a shelf with toiletries.

5. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

James

￥23,385

￥26,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

A star-shaped hanging light fixture in a white-walled room with an arched ceiling.

A spacious living area with a modern staircase, a dining table, and a sofa.

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

6. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Matthew

￥27,789

￥43,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A wooden cabinet with a mirror, a trash bin, and a potted plant in a hallway with patterned flooring and a door in the background.

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

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

7. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 0.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Nick

￥31,373

￥35,766 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

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

8. Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Jacob

￥29,641

￥50,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A wooden porch with steps leading to a door marked 'Tack Room,' a bench, and potted plants.

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

A dining area with a table, chairs, a chandelier, a window with shutters, and a decorative wheel.

A cozy reading nook with a bench, a chair, and a bookshelf.

9. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Victor

￥56,025

￥74,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A cozy living room with a bar area, comfortable seating, and a large window with plants.

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.

10. Palihouse Santa Barbara

1.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Maria

￥63,336

￥72,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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.

A house with a porch, a sign for '1720 the Bath Street Inn Bed & Breakfast', and a flag.

11. Bath Street Inn

Oak Park, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Joanne

￥35,549

￥41,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

A house with a bay window, a porch, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

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

12. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Raymond

￥43,385

￥49,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

A room with a wooden floor, two brown armchairs, a round table with a book and a plant, a framed painting on the wall, and a wooden door with intricate carvings.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with a high ceiling and skylight, wooden flooring, and a bar counter with stools.

13. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 1.3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Karri

￥38,374

￥44,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

14. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Bob

￥21,945

￥25,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

A hot tub area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees in the background.

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

15. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Amanda

￥40,463

￥46,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

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

16. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Rachita

￥36,909

￥43,098 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a large TV mounted on the wall.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a gas stove, and a small countertop.

17. Beach House Inn

West Beach, 1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Tim

￥32,685

￥37,261 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.

18. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Richard

￥39,883

￥45,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

19. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Michele

￥35,627

￥40,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."

A hotel reception desk with a computer monitor, a newspaper, and a sign stating "NO PETS - NO CHECKS - NO LATE CHECK-OUTS".

A building with a sign reading "Castillo Inn at the Beach" indicating a hotel.

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio area with a yellow fence and a table with chairs.

20. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 0.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Wesley

￥23,593

￥26,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 222 reviews	View
Marina Beach Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,199 reviews	View
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 317 reviews	View
Harbor House Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center Hotel Reviews

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Delightful little hotel, room was really spacious. Complimentary breakfast was nice, get there early as a little cramped. Highlight of the stay were the receptionists, so friendly and helpful. Great location for harbour and downtown in Santa Barbara."

La Playa Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great stay! First time in Santa Barbara and the inn was walking distance to everything we wanted to see and do in the downtown. Staff were very friendly and rooms were nice. Free parking a plus too!"

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"Location is great! The continental breakfast was good! Rented the free bikes which was an added bonus!"

Mason Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great. The only thing that wasn’t perfect was the coffee maker in the room was broken and the plugs for the chargers were blown out and were not working"

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly helpful staff. Great location. Walkable,e to harbor and some excellent restaurants!"

Marina Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Our favourite accommodation on our California road trip. Clean & great accommodation overall. Highly recommend"

Harbor View Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The location was great"

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"O"

Riviera Beach House

8/10 Good

"Good: location, A/C, beds, cleanliness, coffee bar Could use improvement: inconsistent helpfulness of staff: we were quoted several different prices for parking at the hotel. Also told there were no extra pillows, then later when we asked someone else we were given some. The wuropean"

Other attractions near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

A pier with lights reflecting on the water, a flag, and buildings in the background.

Stearns Wharf

9.0/10 (4,143 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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A beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.

West Beach

9.6/10 (10 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, West Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the biking trails.

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A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier extending into the water, and a backdrop of mountains and a sunset sky.

Santa Barbara Harbor

9.2/10 (2,746 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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A large tree with dense foliage in a park.

Moreton Bay Fig Tree

8.4/10 (16 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Moreton Bay Fig Tree and also enjoy the biking trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Chase Palm Park

9.6/10 (5 reviews)

Chase Palm Park is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

2.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Santa Barbara Art Foundry

You can browse the exhibits at Santa Barbara Art Foundry, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Reagan Ranch Center

4.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Reagan Ranch Center, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center is located in a walkable area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 220 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?

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. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. Other good options close by include Beachside Inn and Avania Inn of Santa Barbara.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?

Expedia has 220 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.

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

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What can I see and do near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?

You'll want to browse the collections at Presidio Santa Barbara, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, and Reagan Ranch Center. Mission Santa Barbara, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, and Hill-Carrillo Adobe 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.

How can I get to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?

With so many transportation options, exploring the area around Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center is easy. To see more of the larger area, hop on a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can explore options for water transportation at the port.

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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center hotels

1. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

3. Marina Beach Hotel

4. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

5. Harbor House Inn

6. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

7. La Playa Inn

8. Casa Yano by The Beach

9. Simpson House Inn

10. Palihouse Santa Barbara

11. Bath Street Inn

12. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

13. Hotel Santa Barbara

14. The Franciscan Hotel

15. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

16. Mason Beach Inn

17. Beach House Inn

18. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

19. The Eagle Inn

20. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Top Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center Hotel Reviews

The Franciscan Hotel

La Playa Inn

Inn By The Harbor

Mason Beach Inn

Beachside Inn

Marina Beach Hotel

Harbor View Inn

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Riviera Beach House

Other attractions near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Stearns Wharf

West Beach

Santa Barbara Harbor

Moreton Bay Fig Tree

Chase Palm Park

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Santa Barbara Art Foundry

Reagan Ranch Center

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