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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History hotels

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.
A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Julia
€136
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.
A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.
A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Devin
€364
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.
A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Jiexin
€202
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a dining area, and a TV.
A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.
A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.

4. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Elizabeth
€89
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Edgewater Beach Inn
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.
A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Frank
€171
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.
A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.
A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

6. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Myla
€133
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Seaway Inn
Terrace/patio
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.
A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Grester
€123
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.
A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.
A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

8. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Nova
€87
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Carousel Beach Inn
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.
A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

9. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Sofia
€120
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Marea Sol Hotel
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.
A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Tasia
€88
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.
A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.
A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.
A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

11. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Sharon
€95
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Pacific Blue Inn
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".
A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Brooke
€136
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.
An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.
A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

13. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Richard
€182
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

14. 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
Jacob
€130
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.
A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

15. 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
Alan
€99
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.
A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.
A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.
A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Molly
€183
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.
A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.
A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
€126
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.
A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.
A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

18. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
vincent
€83
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hitching Post Studios Inn
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.
A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.
A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Johnnie
€126
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Casablanca On The Beach
A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.
A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.
A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.
A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

20. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Shawna
€126
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Rio Vista Suites
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
9.8
Exceptional
18 reviews
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A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
566 reviews
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A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
9.4
Exceptional
1,042 reviews
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A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.
Edgewater Beach Inn
9.4
Exceptional
58 reviews
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A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
9.2
Wonderful
1,355 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We had amazing family time! Short walk to the beach and many restaurants. Highly recommend!"
Chris 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Marea Sol Hotel
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel ! Great service , and great location !"
Nicole 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Adorable Seabright Bungalow - Steps to the Beach!

Adorable Seabright Bungalow - Steps to the Beach!

10/10 Excellent
"This was by far the cleanest place we have stayed at. You can tell its well cared for. Laurie made sure we knew she was available if needed. Great location."
LEIA M. 3-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Adorable Seabright Bungalow - Steps to the Beach!
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good
"Clean and the beds were comfortable. It was a little noisy"
Mojtaba 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Surf City Inn and Suites
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"a great find when visiting Santa Cruz!"
cindy 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was so nice and helpful definitely customer friendly!"
Jose 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Carousel Beach Inn
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"It would be nice if the rooms had a screen door for the balcony so we can leave it open all night"
Claudia 2-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"10 min walk to the boardwalk or to the downtown area. Clean rooms friendly staff"
Brian 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"This hotel is highly recommended."
Richard 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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A beachside amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a building with a red roof.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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A tall white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and a clear blue sky.
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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 cycling 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 browsing 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, take a look at the 239 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller 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 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Marea Sol Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History?
Expedia has 239 hotels and other accommodation options 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! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.
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. Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse 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.