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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

2.5 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

David

€256

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A building entrance with a tiled floor, an arched doorway, and large potted plants.

A balcony with potted plants, a hanging lantern, and a view of mountains.

A covered outdoor patio with a checkered floor, seating arrangements, and potted plants.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a spiral staircase, and a kitchen area with stainless steel appliances.

2. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Oak Park, 1.4 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Rich

€215

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A parking lot with white buildings and trees in the background.

A door with a glass panel reflecting a building and a number '1' on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.

3. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 2.3 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Maria

€188

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

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

4. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 2.6 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Patrice

€259

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a potted plant.

5. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 1.5 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Victor

€344

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 covered porch, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a lawn.

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

6. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Raymond

€218

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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

A spacious dining area with a central island, round tables, and comfortable seating.

7. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Karri

€232

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

A table with a variety of food items, a bottle of wine, and a floral centerpiece.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

8. Bath Street Inn

Oak Park, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Joanne

€234

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A white building with a red roof, a stone wall, and a staircase leading to a door.

A hallway with a checkered curtain, a framed artwork, a bench, a potted plant, and a wooden cabinet with handles.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a small pool.

9. Palihouse Santa Barbara

2.4 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Maria

€401

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A small building with a tiled roof surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a scenic view.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a round table, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A dining table set for two with a view of the ocean and hills.

10. El Encanto Santa Barbara

1 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Dylan

€699

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A bright kitchen with large windows, wicker furniture, and a wooden countertop.

A house with a porch, a small garden, and a mailbox.

A two-story house with a covered porch, a small garden, and a brick pathway.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with wicker furniture, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

11. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Rana

€244

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.

A bar area with wooden beams, bar stools, and a bar counter.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a mountain backdrop.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of a balcony with a pool.

12. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 1.4 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Aiping

€178

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor seating area with chairs and a table.

A room with a white fireplace, a ceiling fan, a chair with a patterned pillow, and a bed with a grey headboard.

A room with a beige sofa, a floor lamp, a small table with a decorative box, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

13. The De La Vina Inn

2.1 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

April

€195

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A large, modern interior space with geometric ceiling design and large letters spelling "agov" on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a red sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

A room with a white ceiling, a central light fixture, and a wall-mounted clock.

A covered balcony with a blue carpet, white armchair, and two chairs.

14. Agave Inn

1.7 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Christine

€139

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A balcony with a wooden railing overlooking a street with palm trees and parked cars.

A compact kitchen area with a microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker.

A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bench, a chair, a table, and a window with a view of greenery.

A bedroom with a bed, a table, chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

15. Solei House

2.2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Ashley

€139

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a neon sign, and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a dining table, and a bookshelf.

A spacious, modern lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area, and a reception desk.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Erica

€242

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious living room with a round wooden coffee table, two blue armchairs, and a patterned armchair.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wooden chairs, and a large island. There are multiple dining tables with chairs, a refrigerator, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, lounge chairs, and a palm tree.

17. Sandpiper Lodge

2.3 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Greg

€112

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by lush tropical plants.

A street with a pedestrian crossing, palm trees, and a building with a tiled roof.

A building with a sign reading "26 EAST HAY".

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

18. Haley Hotel

Lower State, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Rodney J

€178

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by vibrant flowers and a pool.

A room with two striped chairs, a small round table, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, TV, and a wardrobe.

A building with a distinctive wavy facade, a decorative archway, and vibrant pink flowers in the foreground.

19. Oasis Inn & Suites

2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Dipesh

€119

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a pool.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A rooftop patio with a fireplace, outdoor seating, and a pergola.

20. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.5 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Gavin

€444

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 68 reviews	View
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 310 reviews	View
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 325 reviews	View
Simpson House Inn	9.8 Exceptional 733 reviews	View

Top Santa Barbara Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"I've stayed here many times and it's definitely my go to place to stay in Santa Barbara. You couldn't ask for a better hotel manager. Jake is a great guy and couldn't be more helpful."

Lemon Tree Inn

8/10 Good

"Beautiful property! The ground floor patios are huge and very comfortable."

Hotel Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"I would definitely come back!"

Casa Riviera

10/10 Excellent

"It was great stay, nice location, nice property, and real quality in the room. Only negative was the price but I did book it only two weeks in advance."

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"La aviación estaba muy limpia, es un de los detalles que mas me gusto,👍"

Town and Country Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I’ve stayed multiple times - convenient location, comfortable rooms"

Oasis Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"I travel with my family and rented the family room ; actually it was more than I expected. It was spacious, clean & it had a separate kitchenette, where you able to make it another little room for my son and grandson to sleep. The property is not a luxurious hotel, but good, cozy enough to feel confident. Thank You."

The Upham Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Such a beautiful and peaceful property! So clean and maintained. Staff was amazing! The wine at 5, cookies and milk at night and the pastries and coffee in the morning were so yummy. Can’t wait to go back."

Agave Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay for the second time. Thanks"

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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

9.0/10 (70 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra

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Santa Barbara Conference & Visitor's Bureau & Film Commission

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Alice Keck Memorial Garden

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Alice Keck Memorial Garden, a lovely green space in Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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The Children's Centennial Maze

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Frequently asked questions

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

Santa Barbara Natural History Museum is located in a historic area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 166 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

Lemon Tree Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. Other good choices within a short distance include El Encanto Santa Barbara and Best Western Plus Santa Barbara.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Santa Barbara Natural History Museum?

Expedia has 166 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.

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

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.

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

Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Presidio Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Historical Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Mission Santa Barbara, Hill-Carrillo Adobe and Casa Del Herrero are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Arlington Theater, Santa Barbara Bowl and Lobero Theater if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Natural History Museum hotels

1. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

3. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

4. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

5. Simpson House Inn

6. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

7. Hotel Santa Barbara

8. Bath Street Inn

9. Palihouse Santa Barbara

10. El Encanto Santa Barbara

11. The Upham Hotel

12. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

13. The De La Vina Inn

14. Agave Inn

15. Solei House

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

17. Sandpiper Lodge

18. Haley Hotel

19. Oasis Inn & Suites

20. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Top Santa Barbara Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Lemon Tree Inn

Hotel Santa Barbara

Casa Riviera

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Town and Country Inn

Oasis Inn & Suites

The Upham Hotel

Agave Inn

Other attractions near Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Mission Santa Barbara

Alameda Park

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra

Santa Barbara Conference & Visitor's Bureau & Film Commission

Alice Keck Memorial Garden

The Children's Centennial Maze

Rattlesnake Canyon Trail

Frequently asked questions