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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center hotels

1. Casa Castillo

Casa Castillo
1.4 mi from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
David
£212
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Casa Castillo

2. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
West Beach, 0.5 mi from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Amy
£199
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Marina Beach Hotel

3. Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
0.8 mi from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Jane Hodges
£194
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Casa De La Vina

4. Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn
Upper East, 1.8 mi from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Victor
£349
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Simpson House Inn

5. Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
Laguna, 1.1 mi from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Monica
£208
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Casa Riviera

6. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
West Beach, 0.6 mi from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Greer
£206
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
La Playa Inn

7. Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
West Beach, 0.5 mi from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Kelli
£298
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Casa Yano by The Beach

8. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
Oak Park, 1.9 mi from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Noel
£243
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

9. Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
Laguna, 1.3 mi from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Yessica
£167
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Casa Jardin

10. Bath Street Inn

Bath Street Inn
Oak Park, 2 mi from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Stephen
£163
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Bath Street Inn

11. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Lower State, 0.8 mi from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Marilyn
£207
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hotel Santa Barbara

12. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach, 0.5 mi from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United Kingdom
Joanna
£209
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

13. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
West Beach, 0.5 mi from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Lori
£252
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Mason Beach Inn

14. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
West Beach, 0.6 mi from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Liad
£231
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

15. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
West Beach, 0.5 mi from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Marcella
£169
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
The Franciscan Hotel

16. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
West Beach, 0.6 mi from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Suzanne
£183
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Lavender Inn by the Sea

17. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
West Beach, 0.5 mi from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Abraham
£167
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Castillo Inn at the Beach

18. The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.6 mi from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Sheila
£166
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
The Upham Hotel

19. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
West Beach, 0.6 mi from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
Canada
Julia
£127
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

20. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
East Beach, 1 mi from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Veronica
£123
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Luxury Apartment | Interior
Casa Castillo
10.0
Exceptional
6 reviews
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Exterior
Marina Beach Hotel
9.8
Exceptional
1,170 reviews
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Comfort Apartment, 1 King Bed | Exterior
Casa De La Vina
9.8
Exceptional
206 reviews
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Exterior
Simpson House Inn
9.8
Exceptional
731 reviews
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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Interior
Casa Riviera
9.8
Exceptional
287 reviews
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Top Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

8/10 Good
"The front staff were beyond accommodating and helpful. Best part of the property. Great location and close to train station, beach & State St."
Marianne 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Inn By The Harbor
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Location great clean great everything was walking distance park car never moved it on my two day stay. Use bikes to travel around down"
RUTH 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
The Franciscan Hotel
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea

10/10 Excellent
"Staff were amazing, Aaron gave us a great welcome and was very helpful. All staff were very nice. Loved the room, breakfast and happy hour. We really appreciated the upgrade, it made a big difference. Great location. Only, one thing I thought the pool was going to be heated did not feel very warm! We will definitely come back. Thank you, Susanne Sherry"
Susanne 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Ala Mar by the Sea

Ala Mar by the Sea

8/10 Good
"Room needs better mattresses. Beds squeak a lot"
Bryan 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Ala Mar by the Sea
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was so good, the rooms are big enough to not feel cramped. As far as the bathroom goes, the shower room could use some freshening up on a facilities level but all was kept clean by the staff! Would definitely stay again!"
Scott 3-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Beachside Inn
La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn

10/10 Excellent
"clean room and parking"
YOUNG 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
La Playa Inn
 ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

10/10 Excellent
"The staffs are amazing – friendly & helpful. The place is fun & very well-managed: outside amenities (ping-pong table, chairs & tables – n a school bus!) & daily activities (free surfing excursions, hiking & dipping in Santa Ynez River…). A very welcoming n chillax atmosphere!!"
Nicholas 4-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"Clean place to stay and walking to the beach a plus. Breakfast had alot of beverage choices and the food was limited but enough to get u started for the day."
Ingrid 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Have stayed twice there now and chargers are always broken for ev chargers other than that amazing stay!"
Lina 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Mason Beach Inn

Other attractions near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

A pier with lights reflecting on the water, a flag, and buildings in the background.

Stearns Wharf

9.0/10 (4,143 reviews)
Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as cycling in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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A beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.

West Beach

9.6/10 (10 reviews)
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, West Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the cycling trails.
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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear sky.
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Santa Barbara Harbor

9.2/10 (2,746 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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A large tree with dense foliage in a park.

Moreton Bay Fig Tree

8.4/10 (16 reviews)
Explore the lovely green spaces of Moreton Bay Fig Tree and also enjoy the cycling trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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Chase Palm Park

9.6/10 (5 reviews)
Chase Palm Park is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

2.0/10 (2 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Santa Barbara Art Foundry

You can browse the exhibits at Santa Barbara Art Foundry, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Reagan Ranch Center

4.8/10 (3 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at Reagan Ranch Center, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center is located in a walkable area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 215 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?
Hotel Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a 24-hour fitness centre and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. Other good options close by include Avania Inn of Santa Barbara and Hotel Californian.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?
Expedia has 215 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.
What can I see and do near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?
You'll want to browse the collections at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Reagan Ranch Center and Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Mission Santa Barbara, Presidio Santa Barbara and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Arlington Theater, Santa Barbara Bowl and Lobero Theater if you're interested in local theatre.
How can I get to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?
With so many transport options, seeing the area around Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center is easy. If you want to venture outside of the area, ride aboard one of the trains from Santa Barbara Station. You can explore your water travel options at the port.