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

Our top choices for Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History hotels

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1. Bella Notte

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

Andrew

￥41,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

2. Beach Street Inn and Suites

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

Stephanie

￥43,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

3. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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

Susana

￥34,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

4. Pacific Blue Inn

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

William Thomas

￥28,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

5. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Lawrence

￥22,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

6. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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

Clifford

￥38,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

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

Melanie

￥22,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

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

8. Seaside Inn & Suites

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

Jacqueline

￥18,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 3 - Aug 4

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

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

Alexandre

￥29,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

10. Rio Vista Suites

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

Kelly

￥21,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

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

11. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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

Dana

￥24,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

12. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

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

Vanessa

￥19,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Queen Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

13. Beachview Inn

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

TONY

￥22,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

14. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Nahabi

￥15,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

15. Casablanca On The Beach

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

Walter

￥35,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

16. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

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

Mario

￥29,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)

17. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Vicente

￥16,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 10 - Aug 11

18. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

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

Nireitha

￥28,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

19. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Joyce

￥14,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

20. Best Western Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Sang

￥22,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Bella Notte	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Beach Street Inn and Suites	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,009 reviews	View
Pacific Blue Inn	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 937 reviews	View
Ocean Pacific Lodge	2.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,484 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Good location. Clean room. Friendly staff. I had a great rest!"

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

10/10 Excellent

"Place was nice, me and my wife came to visit for our anniversary and had a nice dinner at Shadows Brook in Capitola also has gone to the boardwalk here in Santa Cruz which was a lot of fun. I do recommend getting the king size with the hot tub here due to the outside pool and jacuzzi can fill up with kids at certain hours. Other than that the place is very sanitized and well put, cleaners come at doors at around 10am, breakfast is as good here which include sausage patties, waffles, pancakes, potatoes, sweet breads and for drinks they have orange juice, coffee and tea."

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Great view, easy access to beach, parking was included, and 20 years to beach or wharf. Only thing, I left my yeti container on table, on balcony to get ready for dinner. Someone took it, from my balcony that we shared. Didn't think a hotel like this, I would have to protect it as I got dressed."

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The room was great. Excellent location to the Boardwalk. Less than a block away. Room was nice and clean. Comfortable for a family of 4. I’m not sure how other rooms are but I wish the body wash/shampoo dispenser was o note back wall of the shower. I knocked mine off twice with my elbow. After the boardwalk closes, there are taco trucks right across the street so you can grab a great meal before you head to your room for the night. Awesome stay."

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"I paid $507 for what was essentially a standard room with a great view. While the room itself was clean and comfortable, I don't feel it justified the price. The shower had some issues, and aside from the view, there wasn't much that made the room feel like a premium experience. The restaurant was great when I went for dinner, but nothing particularly memorable for breakfast. The service throughout my stay was also just okay, and at times the customer service felt below what I'd expect for a hotel at this price point. The pool looked a little dirty, although the jacuzzi was nice and enjoyable. I loved that it was not chlorine! One of the biggest frustrations during my stay was that I lost my car keys. (Of course, this is my fault and no one else's) But, unfortunately the front desk wasn't very helpful, and I didn't feel like they handled the situation with much urgency or empathy. That said, I do want to give credit where it's due. After my stay, I filled out the guest survey and was contacted by the manager, Dan. He listened to my concerns, treated me with professionalism, and refunded part of my stay. His willingness to make things right significantly improved my overall impression of the hotel. While my initial experience was disappointing, I really appreciated how he handled the situation afterward. He was amazing. Overall, I would consider staying here again, but only if the price were lower than what I paid for this visit. (originally)"

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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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 239 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 Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz and Seaside Inn & Suites.

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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. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 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. Beach Street Inn and Suites

3. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

4. Pacific Blue Inn

5. Ocean Pacific Lodge

6. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

8. Seaside Inn & Suites

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

10. Rio Vista Suites

11. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

12. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

13. Beachview Inn

14. National 9 Santa Cruz

15. Casablanca On The Beach

16. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

17. Drift Inn

18. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

19. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

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