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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 multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.
A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
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

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Julia
HK$667
HK$1,257 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.
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.
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

2. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Nova
HK$651
HK$767 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Carousel Beach Inn
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
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.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

3. 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
Frank
HK$1,089
HK$1,607 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio
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.

4. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Grester
HK$1,004
HK$1,160 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.
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.

5. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Roxanna
HK$1,024
HK$1,182 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Seaway Inn
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 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.

6. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Sherlyn
HK$911
HK$1,055 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Marea Sol Hotel
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.
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.

7. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Jiexin
HK$1,973
HK$2,246 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.
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.
A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

8. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Sharon
HK$698
HK$835 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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 reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.
A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

9. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
James
HK$581
HK$773 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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 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.

10. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Brooke
HK$1,059
HK$1,222 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
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.
A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.
A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

11. 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
Alan
HK$703
HK$815 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
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.

12. 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
Leslie
HK$994
HK$1,148 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

13. 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
Jacob
HK$997
HK$1,151 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
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.
An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.
A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

14. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Richard
HK$1,017
HK$1,172 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
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 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.

15. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Grant
HK$629
HK$727 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Hitching Post Studios Inn
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
Johnnie
HK$687
HK$1,110 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Casablanca On The Beach
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.

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
HK$1,366
HK$1,562 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.
A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.
A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.
A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

18. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Shawna
HK$856
HK$1,107 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Rio Vista Suites
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 reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.
A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

19. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
Aleksandr
HK$487
HK$647 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Beachview Inn
A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.
A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder on one side, surrounded by a concrete deck.
Two black chairs and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor and plain walls.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

20. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
United States
John
HK$549
HK$633 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
National 9 Santa Cruz
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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
9.8
Exceptional
17 reviews
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A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.
Carousel Beach Inn
9.0
Wonderful
156 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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Terrace/patio
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
9.0
Wonderful
1,010 reviews
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A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
Seaway Inn
9.2
Wonderful
306 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good
"Location, price & parking in Santa Cruz, need I say more. A solid basic motel room with parking included. The grab & go breakfast was okay. We had no problems and would stay again. Our son is at UCSC, so having this close by and a reasonable price worked for us."
Darcy 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Carousel Beach Inn
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room close by to the beach"
Salvador 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great service. Very clean!"
Kristi 3-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Nice friendly staff. Loved our room 316 which faces main st and has a cute bench to sit and have your coffee in the morning"
Lorena 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay !!"
Evelyn 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good
"It seemed like it should be nicer. Like everything was just poorly maintained. Cracks in the tiles, chips in the paint, everything was just a little “broken”"
Melissa 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Solares
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Pool in pics looks way bigger then the actual and not enough lounge chairs"
Cheryl 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good
"Pretty convenient location and a decent price compared with the astronomical price of many other options. Adequate parking and walkable distance to the downtown and plenty of dining options. I would stay again but would make sure my room was not immediately adjacent to the ice machine ( foot traffic of people getting ice) and the pool ( kids birthday parties etc not great if you’re trying to rest). Air conditioning was a bit loud tbh at least in my room - but on the plus side their wasn’t any drama at night or noise and I think they keep a close eye on the place- it’s a motor court arrangement with rooms facing out so could be vulnerable to randoms wandering through but there was no problem."
Andrew 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent
"So close to everything in Santa Cruz.. especially the beach. Eateries are walkable too. Good view from the room."
Badrinarayana 4-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Beachview Inn

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

A beachside amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a building with a red roof.
Photo by Jie Ric

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 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 Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse 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.