The Best Hotels Closest to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History in Santa Cruz for 2026

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1. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Andrea

￥29,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

2. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Patricia

￥23,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

3. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Toleen

￥77,163 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

4. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Michele

￥37,474 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

5. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Annette

￥64,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

6. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Cristina

￥33,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Bethany

￥33,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

8. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Clarissa

￥27,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Susana

￥31,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

10. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Nicole

￥29,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

11. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Lawrence

￥18,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Brenda

￥35,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

13. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Jason

￥40,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

14. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Holly

￥29,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge)

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Cecelia

￥22,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Superior King + Beach View | Premium bedding, WiFi (free), bed sheets

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Christine

￥46,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Room 5: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

17. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Charlene

￥22,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Amy

￥30,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

19. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Melanie

￥19,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

20. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Sean

￥16,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Bella Notte	4.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 29 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 413 reviews	View
Beach Street Inn and Suites	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,041 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"Fun trip, nice place to stay but parking is an issue if you don’t want to pay an extra 35$ a night for valet that seemed pretty overwhelmed at times."

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"Overall a good budget spot. Room and bathroom were very clean but the carpet needs to be cleaned. Walls were pretty thin but people in the room next to me quieted down around 11:00 p.m. The fan from the AC worked pretty well as white noise. The room was a little small. I stayed in a room inside the courtyard (parking lot) and it seemed very safe and well lit. This is a property where the owners are on site 24/7 so there was literally zero riff raff....unlike many of the other properties nearby."

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"We found this hotel right on the beach in Santa Cruz to be ideal for a seaside night. The rooms are artfully decorated in a classic California beach theme and they are scrupulously maintained and cleaned. The amenities are excellent and beds comfortable. The pool is small but the chairs can face the ocean and, of course, the beach is just down a stair. The adjacent Jack O’Neill restaurant down the first floor corridor was very good with great evening views. Beach volleyball etc was available for the kids and young adults. The wharf is adjacent for a stroll off the sand or walk under it along a half mile of sand."

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We decided to extend our stay at the last minute and needed a hotel. So glad this one was available for my family of 4. The room was clean, it was so close to the boardwalk and the kids loved watching the rides from the balcony! Breakfast is also included which is a huge win for my early risers. We can’t wait to come back!"

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

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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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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.

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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.

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History hotels

1. Bella Notte

2. Carousel Beach Inn

3. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4. Beach Street Inn and Suites

5. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

6. Seaway Inn

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8. Marea Sol Hotel

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10. Pacific Blue Inn

11. Ocean Pacific Lodge

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

13. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

14. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

17. Rio Vista Suites

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

19. Hitching Post Studios Inn

20. Seaside Inn & Suites

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Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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