The Best Hotels Closest to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center in Santa Barbara - 2026 Updated Prices

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A parking lot with white buildings and trees in the background.

A door with a glass panel reflecting a building and a number '1' on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.

1. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 2.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Maria

฿3,805

฿6,823 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A modern entrance with a glass door, a potted plant, and a number '8' on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a grey sofa, and a painting of a wave on the wall.

A white building with a red-tiled roof, a covered entrance, and a garden with various plants.

2. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

1.3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Jhoana

฿5,100

฿8,298 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and potted plants.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

3. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

2.3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

David

฿5,056

฿8,249 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

A spacious living area with a modern staircase, a dining table, and a sofa.

A hallway leading to a living area with a sofa, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.

A star-shaped hanging light fixture in a white-walled room with an arched ceiling.

4. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Matthew

฿5,667

฿8,944 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beige sofa with multiple cushions, a white vase with greenery, and a window with blinds.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A hallway leading to a dining area with a wooden floor, white walls, and a black railing.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.

5. Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Jacob

฿7,323

฿11,788 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."

A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".

A breakfast bar with various food items, beverages, and a coffee machine.

A hot tub area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees in the background.

6. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Amanda

฿8,250

฿9,405 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a framed quote on the wall, and a large potted plant.

A covered outdoor area with a pergola, steps leading to a door labeled "Office," and lush greenery including large plants and flowering bushes.

A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned armchair.

7. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Rachita

฿8,750

฿10,194 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a small pool.

A hallway with a checkered curtain, a framed artwork, a bench, a potted plant, and a wooden cabinet with handles.

A cozy living room with a bar area, comfortable seating, and a large window with plants.

8. Palihouse Santa Barbara

1.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Maria

฿13,412

฿15,316 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.

An aerial view of a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees and a tiled roof in the background.

A hotel reception area with a granite reception desk, black leather chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a potted orchid.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen in the background with white cabinets and a television mounted on the wall.

9. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Bob

฿4,647

฿5,297 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

A spacious dining area with a central island, round tables, and comfortable seating.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a wooden floor, two brown armchairs, a round table with a book and a plant, a framed painting on the wall, and a wooden door with intricate carvings.

10. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 1.3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Karri

฿8,126

฿9,449 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio area with a yellow fence and a table with chairs.

A living room with a TV, a painting, and a red chair with a patterned pillow.

A building with a sign reading "Castillo Inn at the Beach" indicating a hotel.

11. Castillo Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 0.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Wesley

฿4,996

฿5,705 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a backdrop of buildings and trees.

12. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Michele

฿8,343

฿9,511 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A motel sign with a large number '6' and the word 'Motel' on a wooden board.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two surfboards, a 'Welcome' sign, and an orange sofa.

13. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Tammy

฿3,997

฿4,564 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bright kitchen with large windows, wicker furniture, and a wooden countertop.

A two-story house with a covered porch, a small garden, and a brick pathway.

A house with a porch, a small garden, and a mailbox.

14. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Rana

฿8,085

฿9,216 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden flooring, and a dining area with orange chairs and a table.

A lobby with a wooden floor, two patterned armchairs, a small table, and a wall with three framed pictures.

A building entrance with a set of stairs leading up to a door marked with the number 128.

15. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

West Beach, 0.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Anthony

฿4,798

฿5,731 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A courtyard with a green lawn, outdoor seating, and a bus in the background.

A coastal road leading to a pier with a view of the ocean and beach.

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a school bus parked nearby.

A spacious indoor area with large windows, wooden benches, a sofa, and a coffee table.

16. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Lower State, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

NAYA

฿4,454

฿5,078 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and a pool.

A rooftop patio with a fireplace, outdoor seating, and a pergola.

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a railing with artwork.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

17. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Downtown Santa Barbara, 1.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Gavin

฿11,199

฿14,482 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, multiple seating arrangements, and a blue armchair.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A modern building with a white facade, numbered 1601, featuring a set of stairs leading to a balcony, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Erica

฿7,816

฿8,910 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A patio with striped sofas and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and flowers.

A hotel room with a large window, two chairs, a small table, and a lamp.

A living room with a round coffee table, two sofas, and a large window with a view of palm trees and a beach.

A two-story building with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden with flowering plants and a tree.

19. The Milo

West Beach, 0.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Susan

฿9,221

฿10,530 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fountain, and white buildings with arches.

The exterior of Hotel Virginia with a prominent entrance, a flag, and a well-lit facade.

A coastal walkway with a wooden deck, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A modern bar area with a high bar counter, multiple stools, and a large wine rack.

20. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Lower State, 1.2 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Irina

฿6,869

฿7,844 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 316 reviews	View
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 220 reviews	View
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 336 reviews	View
Casa Yano by The Beach	9.8 Exceptional 18 reviews	View

Top Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center Hotel Reviews

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"location, staff"

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"The property was as described, clean, very nice rooms. Was it worth over $400 per night- no, but that’s pretty typical of SB. Great location near the harbor, walkable to west beach, downtown, funk zone, etc. Hot tub was a great bonus."

Ala Mar by the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"Jacuzzi in room!"

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommended."

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location near beach and harbor areas. Great continental breakfast , super friendly and helpful staff . We rode the complimentary bikes all over , had a wonderful stay, highly recommend"

Marina Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Place was charming, location was excellent, breakfast was very nice. Nothing not to like!"

La Playa Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Such kind and helpful staff members! My husband and I were delayed so we had to check in at midnight! Someone was there to help and make check-in smoothe. Breakfast is great. Easy to grab items and they have a cute courtyard/patio! Would definitely stay again. Rooms are spacious and clean and we loved our quick stay!"

Hotel Californian

8/10 Good

"Beautiful property and location. Helpful and friendly staff. What a beautiful city! 2 minor gripes: Could not stream with their chrome cast platform. Staff tried to help but didn’t know what iPhone settings need to be changed. Hot tub out of order."

Harbor View Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and lovely property. No restaurant on premises but plenty within close walking distance…Especially Jeannine’s for breakfast and Harbor Restaurant for dinner. Bathrooms need renovation…toilets, especially for seniors, are ridiculously low. Enjoyed our stay though and will likely stay again."

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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 seaside or seek out the cycling trails.

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A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier extending into the water, and a backdrop of mountains and a sunset sky.

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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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 220 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 Beachside Inn and Avania Inn of Santa Barbara.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?

Expedia has 220 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 Presidio Santa Barbara, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center. Mission Santa Barbara, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Hill-Carrillo Adobe are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Lobero Theater, Arlington Theater and Santa Barbara Bowl 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.

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

1. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

3. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

4. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

5. Casa Yano by The Beach

6. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

7. Mason Beach Inn

8. Palihouse Santa Barbara

9. The Franciscan Hotel

10. Hotel Santa Barbara

11. Castillo Inn at the Beach

12. The Eagle Inn

13. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

14. The Upham Hotel

15. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

16. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

17. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

19. The Milo

20. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Top Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center Hotel Reviews

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Ala Mar by the Sea

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Marina Beach Hotel

La Playa Inn

Hotel Californian

Harbor View Inn

Other attractions near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Stearns Wharf

West Beach

Santa Barbara Harbor

Moreton Bay Fig Tree

Chase Palm Park

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Santa Barbara Art Foundry

Reagan Ranch Center

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