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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Andrea

£142

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

paola

£264

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.

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.

3. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Maggie

£81

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

4. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Roxanna

£110

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.7 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Frank

£112

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

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.

6. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Jiexin

£231

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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 balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Donna

£103

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

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.

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Grester

£118

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

9. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

KimLien

£94

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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.

10. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Sharon

£89

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

11. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Linda

£107

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

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.

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Brooke

£125

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 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.

13. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 0.6 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Anthony

£74

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area with a neon sign.

14. Inn At Pasatiempo

1.7 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Paul

£88

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Bertha

£81

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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 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.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Leslie

£118

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

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.

17. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Madeline

£127

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

18. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Steve

£111

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.

19. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Molly

£197

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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 room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.4 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Grant

£70

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 523 reviews	View
Edgewater Beach Inn	9.2 Wonderful 43 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 301 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,353 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History Hotel Reviews

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was friendly and welcoming. Loved the pool and the beds were really comfortable."

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, spacious. Bed was the best one of our trip thus far. Right across the street from the boardwalk. Breakfast was pretty good, wish they had more protein options however. Staff was friendly and helpful."

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"chill little spot area lowkey sketchy but it's always my go to spot when i got to santa cruz"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Never disappoint. Will see you soon."

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

8/10 Good

"Although it appears to be an older property our room was updated and clean. The small private patio area was dirt, rocks & a couple of grass plants, but table ,& chairs were clean."

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The person that checked us in was great she had great customer service . The room was nice. We were close to pretty much everything , I highly recommend the Casablanca."

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Pet freindly and they allowed us a 3 pm check out. Bonus."

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great value clean room Great Price. Friendly staff"

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"It was a nice sized room and clean. Helpful staff. Location was good and walking distance to the pier. Would stay there again."

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Pacific Avenue

8.6/10 (951 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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A church with a wooden door and a bell tower.

Mission Santa Cruz

8.2/10 (121 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a visit to Mission Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.

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A historic half-timbered building with a stone facade, surrounded by trees and a red brick sidewalk.

Ocean Street

8.6/10 (1,332 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Pacific Garden Mall

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pacific Garden Mall during your visit to Santa Cruz. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Town Clock

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Town Clock. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

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Williams-Reynolds House

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a visit to Williams-Reynolds House. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

7.0/10 (6 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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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 Art and History?

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 142 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History?

Adjacent to Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Seaside Inn & Suites.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History?

Expedia has 142 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History.

What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History?

Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Sights like Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Williams-Reynolds House and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse are landmarks to visit in the area. Local parks like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park and Mimi De Marta Dog Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Edgewater Beach Inn

4. Seaway Inn

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

7. Marea Sol Hotel

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

9. Mission Inn

10. Pacific Blue Inn

11. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

13. Ocean Pacific Lodge

14. Inn At Pasatiempo

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

17. Casablanca On The Beach

18. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

19. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Top Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History Hotel Reviews

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Carousel Beach Inn

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Seaside Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Casablanca On The Beach

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Pacific Avenue

Mission Santa Cruz

Ocean Street

Pacific Garden Mall

Town Clock

Williams-Reynolds House

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

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