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    Our top choices for Natural History Museum hotels

    1. Best Western Plus Big America

    A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a chandelier.

    2. Hotel Avanti

    A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and a fluffy gray throw blanket. There are wall-mounted lights above the beds and a small table between them.

    3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria

    A lobby with a stone wall, a large painting, a beige sofa, and a wooden chair.

    4. Solaire Inn & Suites

    A house with a stone exterior, large windows, and a small garden with a rock feature.

    5. Historic Santa Maria Inn

    A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.

    6. ECONOMY INN

    A reception desk with a 'Welcome' sign, a painting of a landscape, and a bookshelf with magazines.

    7. Quality Inn & Suites Santa Maria

    A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a wooden island, a waffle station, and decorative wall art.

    8. Villa Motel

    A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

    9. Days Inn by Wyndham Santa Maria

    A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, wall-mounted lamps, and a window with blue curtains.

    10. Colonial Motel

    A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed artwork on the walls.

    11. Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - South

    A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a glass door entrance, a dining area with wicker furniture, and a large potted plant.

    12. Wine Stone Inn

    An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a bottle of wine, and a glass of red wine.

    13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

    An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, a glass-top fire feature, and a view of a building with balconies.

    14. Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

    A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a man and woman at the desk, a dog on a leash, and a luggage cart.

    15. Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens

    A house with a porch, a front door, and a small seating area with chairs.

    16. Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North

    A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of trees and a car.

    17. Retro cottage on Private Rd near park

    A dining area with a round table, four white chairs, and a yellow bowl.

    18. MCM 2 bed/1 bath on Private Rd near park

    A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a view to the outside.

    Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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    Compare popular hotels close to Natural History Museum

    PropertyProperty classGuest ratingBreakfast includedPoolSpaPet-friendlyWiFi included
    A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a chandelier.
    Best Western Plus Big America    		8.8Excellent1,000 reviewsView
    A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and a fluffy gray throw blanket. There are wall-mounted lights above the beds and a small table between them.
    Hotel Avanti    		8.6Excellent519 reviewsView
    A lobby with a stone wall, a large painting, a beige sofa, and a wooden chair.
    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria    		8.6Excellent829 reviewsView
    A house with a stone exterior, large windows, and a small garden with a rock feature.
    Solaire Inn & Suites    		8.6Excellent1,007 reviewsView
    A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.
    Historic Santa Maria Inn    		8.4Very good2,412 reviewsView

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    Simas Park

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    Santa Maria Valley Historical Society

    Rating: 8.8/10 (11 reviews)

    You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Santa Maria Valley Historical Society in Santa Maria. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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    Children's Resource & Referral (CRR) Discovery Museum

    Rating: 9.2/10 (7 reviews)

    You can take time to visit Children's Resource & Referral (CRR) Discovery Museum during your travels to Santa Maria. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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    Santa Maria Fairpark

    Rating: 8.0/10 (105 reviews)

    Take the family on an outing to Santa Maria Fairpark during your trip to Santa Maria. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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    Pacific Conservatory Theatre

    Rating: 6.0/10 (1 review)

    You can enjoy a show at Pacific Conservatory Theatre on your trip to Santa Maria. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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    Santa Maria Civic Theatre

    Rating: 8.8/10 (3 reviews)

    You can enjoy a show at Santa Maria Civic Theatre during your trip to Santa Maria. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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    Top Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

    Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Maria

    A hotel reception area with a modern design, a reception desk, a wall with a welcome sign, and a display case with snacks.

    Wine Stone Inn

    An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a bottle of wine, and a glass of red wine.

    Hotel Avanti

    A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and a fluffy gray throw blanket. There are wall-mounted lights above the beds and a small table between them.

    Solaire Inn & Suites

    A house with a stone exterior, large windows, and a small garden with a rock feature.

    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Maria

    A lobby with a stone wall, a large painting, a beige sofa, and a wooden chair.

    Candlewood Suites Santa Maria by IHG

    A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a man and woman at the desk, a dog on a leash, and a luggage cart.

    The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

    A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a cozy seating area.

    Village Inn

    A silver recreational vehicle with a patio area featuring outdoor furniture and planters.

    Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens

    A house with a porch, a front door, and a small seating area with chairs.

    Inn at the Cove

    A coastal scene with a rocky cliff, waves crashing onto a sandy beach, and a seagull flying in the sky.

    Shell Beach Inn

    A patio area with outdoor seating, a door with a glass panel, and a small table with a plant.

    SeaVenture Beach Hotel

    A coastal town at dusk with a prominent hotel featuring a rooftop terrace and a view of the beach and mountains.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the area like around Natural History Museum?

    Natural History Museum is located in a family-friendly area of Santa Maria known for its array of dining options and cycling. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 12 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

    What's the best place to stay close to Natural History Museum?

    Historic Santa Maria Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Natural History Museum. Another good choice is Villa Motel, located just 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

    How many hotels will I find near Natural History Museum?

    Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Natural History Museum.

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

    Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Natural History Museum.

    What can I see and do near Natural History Museum?

    You'll want to browse the exhibits at Santa Maria Valley Historical Society and Santa Maria Museum of Flight. You can enjoy live performances at Pacific Conservatory Theatre and Santa Maria Civic Theatre. Create some family memories at Children's Resource & Referral (CRR) Discovery Museum, Santa Maria Fairpark and Rancho Bowl while you're exploring the area around Natural History Museum.