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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 kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.
A hotel named 'Bella Notte' with a sign displaying the address '21305.'

1. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Andrea
S$245
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Bella Notte
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 modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.
A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

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
Elizabeth
S$488
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.
A modern office space with a red desk, wicker chairs, a computer, and a bookshelf.
A kitchen with a blue counter, wooden cabinets, and a large window with blinds.
A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a wooden fence.

3. 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
Marci
S$234
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Beach Street Inn and Suites
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.
A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.
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.

4. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Henry
S$415
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
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.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

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
Bethany
S$204
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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 roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.
A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.
A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

6. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
daphanie
S$110
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Carousel Beach Inn
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 view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

7. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Mina
S$174
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Seaway Inn
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.
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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

8. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Danielle
S$171
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.
A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Dori
S$198
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.
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.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

10. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Nicole
S$194
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Pacific Blue Inn
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.
A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".
A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

11. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Ramiro
S$147
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.
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.
A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.

12. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
April
S$168
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Edgewater Beach 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 hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.
A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Brenda
S$233
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.
A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.
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.

14. 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
Donald
S$235
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".
A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

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
jessika
S$205
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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 beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.
A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

16. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
James William
S$210
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Casablanca On The Beach
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 table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.
A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

17. 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
S$275
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
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 bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.
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.

18. 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
Bertha
S$148
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
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 modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a clear sky and a large tree to the right.
A modern hotel with a curved exterior, a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

19. 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
Steve
S$186
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.
A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.
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.

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Michelle Renee
S$124
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Hitching Post Studios Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Property
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
9.8
Exceptional
9 reviews
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A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
459 reviews
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A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.
Beach Street Inn and Suites
9.4
Exceptional
1,001 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
1,046 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
1,344 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good
"The Hotel is very nice, very close to the beach, Boardwalk etc. My only complaints are for the price we paid we got a small room with double bed, not very comfortable, no closet, no microwave! 😔 I guess we paid for the convience of being close to the beach."
Lydia 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Marea Sol Hotel
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent
"This is our second year staying here. It’s so close to the beach and boardwalk. Practically across the street. Very friendly staff. Clean nice rooms. Will stay here again next year."
Sumer Dawn 4-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Beachview Inn
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Great spot, easy walking distance to downtown!"
Justin 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Seaside Inn & Suites
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Highly recommend/ This hotel was perfect- the view from the room of the beach was amazing/ the hotel staff was helpful & very friendly! They also have a fire pit looking out over the beach!! I WILL definitely return !!!"
Mary 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Loved this place. Room was amazing. I had booked the two room with kitchen and I’ll definitely return."
Kelli 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"It was clean and convenient"
Richard 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Carousel Beach Inn
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good
"Exactly what you'd expect of a slightly older hotel. Great staff, fine amenities, fantastic location- just a slightly older facility. We enjoyed our stay, and would return."
Lia 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn

8/10 Good
"Location was fantastic. Staff were very nice. Air conditioning worked great. Easy to park. Felt safe. The place could use some touch-ups. Our room smelled overwhelmingly of cleaner when we first arrived, so we had to open the door and window to air it out. True to the smell, the room was mostly very clean (especially the bed linens and towels)--the only issue was some mold in the bathroom. (Guys, I think it's time to replace that shower curtain.) I hope they do something nice with the dirt area that apparently used to be a pool. Would probably stay again--honestly, the biggest deterrent would be having to deal with the overwhelming cleaner smell again."
Tracy 2-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Torch Lite Inn
Continental Inn

Continental Inn

10/10 Excellent
"I always enjoy coming here when I visit Santa Cruz, always clean and a very quite place to stay"
David 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Continental Inn

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
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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.
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 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 238 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 Seaside Inn & Suites and Marea Sol Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History?
Expedia has 238 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. 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.