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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History hotels

1. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Andrea
¥18,026
¥30,490 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Bella Notte

2. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Michele
¥30,290
¥34,646 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Beach Street Inn and Suites

3. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Susana
¥23,295
¥26,801 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

4. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Nicole
¥23,506
¥27,661 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Pacific Blue Inn

5. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Brenda
¥26,661
¥30,575 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

6. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Lawrence
¥14,056
¥18,204 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Ocean Pacific Lodge

7. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Jason
¥35,813
¥40,777 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

8. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Melanie
¥17,393
¥19,945 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hitching Post Studios Inn

9. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Cecelia
¥17,543
¥20,204 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

10. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Sean
¥12,059
¥16,532 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Seaside Inn & Suites

11. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Vanessa
¥11,789
¥14,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Islander Motel Santa Cruz

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Amy
¥25,557
¥29,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

13. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Charlene
¥15,975
¥22,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Rio Vista Suites

14. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Jay
¥11,224
¥14,614 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Beachview Inn

15. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Holly
¥25,514
¥29,291 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

16. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Tracy
¥12,463
¥14,321 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
National 9 Santa Cruz

17. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Carol
¥21,800
¥30,407 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Casablanca On The Beach

18. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Lower Ocean, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Gordon
¥10,743
¥12,499 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

19. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Nireitha
¥21,823
¥25,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

20. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
Lower Ocean, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Vicente
¥12,637
¥14,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Drift Inn
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Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Family Studio | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Bella Notte
9.8
Exceptional
7 reviews
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Beach/ocean view
Beach Street Inn and Suites
9.4
Exceptional
1,005 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
9.0
Wonderful
1,011 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Pacific Blue Inn
9.0
Wonderful
941 reviews
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
8.8
Excellent
1,322 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful view ..will definitely stay there again !!! 10/10"
Evelyn 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Carousel Beach Inn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stau"
Aira 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good
"Walking distance to boardwalk"
Yolanda 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"This is a beautiful new property with an excellent location for the beach and boardwalk. Staff were very attentive. Proximity to the boardwalk makes it popular with families, which means the pool is not always as peaceful as one might wish."
Kristine 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"This hotel is close to the Boardwalk and Warhf. It is a good family Hotel. The walls are thin and you hear everything. Overall a good hotel for family vacations."
Peter 3-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
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Mia 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good
"Reception service was nice. Lobby and restaurant had lovely aesthetics. Room was modern and clean. Restaurant service was unorganized and slow. Food menu was decent though. Pool area was inviting but definitely need to change their pool chairs. The material makes them look super dirty. Yuk."
Elvia 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent
"I liked the hotel's location and the fact that everything was within walking distance. The only thing I didn't like was that coffee was available only in the morning."
Tetiana 3-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Hotel Solares
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"This renovated property is across the street from the beach and a block from the Santa Cruz pier. It is blocks from the train that takes you to the redwoods. It couldn’t be any better of a location. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend for a visit."
Britt 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Casablanca On The Beach

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
Photo by Adri VDM Photography

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)
Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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A tall white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and a clear blue sky.
Photo by Dawn Madden

Seabright Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.

Santa Cruz Wharf

9.0/10 (2,069 reviews)
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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Santa Cruz Main Beach

9.0/10 (19 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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Sky Glider

Enjoy an outing to Sky Glider during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harbor Beach during your trip to Lower Seabright? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Cocoanut Grove

Cocoanut Grove is just one of the places to see in Santa Cruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during your travels in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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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 238 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 Seaside Inn & Suites and Marea Sol Hotel.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History?
Expedia has 238 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. 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 University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.