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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 microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.
A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Andrea
£139
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.
A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Frank
£112
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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 modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

3. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.9 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Sharon
£89
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Pacific Blue Inn
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 building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

4. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 0.9 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Anthony
£74
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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 hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.
A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

5. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Brooke
£125
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

6. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Kyle
£68
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Salt Air Lodge
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.
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.
A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.2 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Grant
£70
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
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.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Steve
£111
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
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.

9. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Madeline
£127
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Casablanca On The Beach
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.
A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.
A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.
A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

10. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Michael
£63
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Beachview Inn
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.
A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.
A natural rock arch formation with a clear view of the ocean and a sunset in the background.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.

11. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Irinea
£63
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.
A motel sign with a neon 'NO VACANCY' message.
Two black chairs and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor and plain walls.

12. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
James
£61
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
National 9 Santa Cruz
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.
A kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.
A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

13. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Lower Ocean, 0.6 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Siddharth
£56
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.
A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.
A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.
A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

14. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Justin
£60
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Seaside Inn & Suites
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.
A motel with a central entrance, multiple rooms, and a covered area with a railing.
A covered corridor with a railing, large windows, and a view of a parking lot.
A compact room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a red chair.

15. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
Lower Ocean, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
John
£59
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Drift Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A building with a mural of animals and a sign indicating an office and internet access.
A reception area with a wooden counter, framed artwork, a clock, and a map on the wall.
A kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of the street.

16. Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Rosa
£86
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Aqua Breeze Inn
A modern reception area with a glass-top table, beige sofas, and a white counter.
A Best Western hotel with a clear view of the entrance, parking area, and a sign indicating the hotel's name.
A hotel room with two beds, wooden flooring, and modern decor.
A hotel kitchen with a microwave, coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

17. Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
NELSON A.
£95
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Best Western Inn
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.
A hotel sign with a logo and name, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and a stone wall.
A hotel lobby with a yellow color scheme, a double staircase, and a person pushing a luggage cart.
A yellow building with a pergola, a statue, and a parking lot.

18. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Lower Ocean, 0.7 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
SONIA ARACELI MATA
£64
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A hotel room with a white bed, two bedside lamps, a bedside phone, and a digital clock on the nightstand.
A wooden gazebo with a hot tub underneath, surrounded by a wooden fence and lattice panels.
A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting of a beach scene on the wall, a potted plant, and a door leading to another room.

19. Continental Inn

Continental Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
KAREN
£66
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Continental Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A room with two teal chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a potted plant on a wooden side table.
A patio with outdoor seating, red umbrellas, and potted plants.
A modern kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

20. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
Lower Ocean, 0.6 mi from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
MIRIAM
£74
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Torch Lite Inn
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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
10.0
Exceptional
14 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
1,350 reviews
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A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.
Pacific Blue Inn
9.0
Wonderful
949 reviews
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The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.
Ocean Pacific Lodge
8.8
Excellent
1,545 reviews
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An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
8.8
Excellent
1,345 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Hotel is clean, staff is very friendly and helpful, not too far of a walk to the boardwalk and downtown!"
Nicholas 3-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Nice place good location. Excellent breakfast.definitely coming back.!"
Edwin 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Carousel Beach Inn
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Great value clean room Great Price. Friendly staff"
Curtis 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"My husband and I stayed for 2 nights. The view was amazing. There were lots of restaurants in walking distance. We really enjoyed our stay"
Kelli Jo 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach
Continental Inn

Continental Inn

8/10 Good
"It was a good stay clean room pet friendly 😁"
charlotte 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Continental Inn
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great location."
Donna 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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."
Leslie 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great location"
Emily 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"It was a bit over cast but it was good and clean beds was comfy"
Jared 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Seaside Inn & Suites

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)
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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)
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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 Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory. 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.