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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.

1. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

1 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

David

฿5,518

฿8,768 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

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

A narrow hallway with white walls and a wooden floor. There is a door with a window on the left, a light switch on the right, and a ceiling vent.

A white utility shed with a door labeled "AIR MACHINE" next to a dense green hedge.

2. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 0.4 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Sarah

฿4,145

฿7,202 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A building entrance with a tiled floor, an arched doorway, and large potted plants.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a spiral staircase leading to an upper level.

A covered outdoor patio with a checkered floor, seating arrangements, and potted plants.

A balcony with potted plants, a hanging lantern, and a view of mountains.

3. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Oak Park, 1.8 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Rich

฿5,348

฿8,574 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A coastal house with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain backdrop.

A house with a patio area featuring wicker furniture and potted plants.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small round table, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A bathroom with white tiled walls, a showerhead, and a shelf with toiletries.

4. Harbor House Inn

West Beach, 1.3 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Abby

฿6,666

฿7,599 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

5. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 0.2 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Katia

฿6,605

฿10,006 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, vanity, and a vase of flowers.

6. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

0.8 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Jhoana

฿6,257

฿9,610 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and a view through a door.

A room with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a white bedspread, a leather sofa, a wooden table, and a lamp.

A two-story house with a balcony, a brick chimney, and a well-maintained garden.

A wooden deck with a brick pathway leading to a bedroom with a bed and a nightstand.

7. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 1.3 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

฿10,180

฿13,871 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.

An aerial view of a swimming pool surrounded by white umbrellas and lounge chairs, with palm trees and a tiled deck.

A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a pair of sunglasses and a book, a chair with a denim jacket, and a window with white blinds.

A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and clear skies.

8. Marina Beach Hotel

West Beach, 1.4 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Amy

฿7,886

฿8,990 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".

A hotel corridor with a view of mountains, a palm tree, and a lantern-lit staircase.

A wooden cabinet with a mirror, a trash bin, and a potted plant in a hallway with patterned flooring and a door in the background.

A corridor with a central staircase, outdoor seating, and lanterns.

9. La Playa Inn

West Beach, 1.4 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Javier

฿7,927

฿9,036 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A two-story house with a porch, a garage, and a white picket fence.

A bathroom with a large mirror, double sink vanity, and a window seat with a view of greenery.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

A house with a bay window, a porch, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

10. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 1.5 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Caroline

฿7,204

฿8,226 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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.

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

11. Casa Yano by The Beach

West Beach, 1.1 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Jacob

฿8,908

฿13,584 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A patio area with outdoor seating, including tables and chairs, and a blue umbrella.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A table with a variety of food items, a bottle of wine, and a floral centerpiece.

A cozy living room with a bookshelf, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a red sofa.

12. Bath Street Inn

Oak Park, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Joanne

฿7,654

฿8,900 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with arches and palm trees.

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

13. Mason Beach Inn

West Beach, 1.4 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Rachita

฿7,427

฿8,680 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 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.

14. Palihouse Santa Barbara

0.3 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Demey

฿13,911

฿15,885 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A sunlit balcony with a curved sofa, a small round table, and a potted plant. The balcony features arched windows with a view of palm trees and the sea.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A large, historic building with arched windows and a central tower, surrounded by palm trees.

A spacious room with two sofas facing a glass table, a vase with flowers, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

15. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 2.4 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

melanie

฿12,420

฿14,187 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A dining area with a wooden table, grey chairs, a black floor lamp, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

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.

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

16. The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach, 1.3 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Bob

฿5,926

฿6,756 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a covered walkway, and a view of the street.

A swimming pool with a tiled border, a potted plant, and a staircase with colorful tiles.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a bench. There are two doors leading to a balcony, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

17. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1.3 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

hoan

฿8,907

฿10,172 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

18. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach, 1.4 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Amanda

฿7,927

฿9,036 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A room with two leather chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

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

19. The Eagle Inn

West Beach, 1.3 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Julian

฿9,539

฿10,874 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a wicker chair, and a dining area.

A modern living room with a round table, wooden chairs, a sofa, and a fireplace.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a ceiling fan, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a picture, and a window with a view.

A modern building with a courtyard, outdoor seating, and a fire feature.

20. Beach House Inn

West Beach, 1.2 km from Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Tim

฿6,306

฿7,189 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 308 reviews	View
Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 68 reviews	View
Harbor House Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 321 reviews	View

Top Santa Barbara Historical Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location next to shops and farmers market. Our room was on the smaller side, but was very nice, quiet, and clean! All the staff were friendly and helpful. They helped make our wedding anniversary extra special. It is also pet-friendly, and valet parking was easy and reasonably priced - we will definitely return!"

Palihouse Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Location. The Hotel is so beautiful, chic and close to everything. Very friendly staff."

Casa Jardin

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, within walking distance of most things. Parking was easy."

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent

"It had everything we needed."

Casa Riviera

10/10 Excellent

"Loved our stay at Casa Riviera! It was ideally situated on a quiet street just a couple of blocks from restaurants and shops. The property was clean, very well appointed and very comfortable. Even though there was no front desk, communication was prompt and instructions for check in/out were very simple and easy to follow. Would definitely stay here again!!"

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay. Thank you"

La Playa Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We all loved it soo much!"

Hotel Californian

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean best service, beautiful location"

Riviera Beach House

10/10 Excellent

"We had the very best stay here! We will definitely be going back! The staff was so kind and helpful."

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Presidio Santa Barbara

8.8/10 (204 reviews)

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Paseo Nuevo Mall

8.6/10 (31 reviews)

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De la Guerra Plaza

9.8/10 (7 reviews)

Find out about the history of Santa Barbara when you take a trip to De la Guerra Plaza. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Casa de la Guerra

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Casa de la Guerra, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Lobero Theater

8.8/10 (10 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Lobero Theater, a popular theatre in Santa Barbara. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Rafael Gonzalez House

You can find out about the history of Santa Barbara with a visit to Rafael Gonzalez House.

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Hill-Carrillo Adobe

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Santa Barbara when you stop by Hill-Carrillo Adobe. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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La Arcada

You can enjoy retail therapy at La Arcada during your trip to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Barbara Historical Museum?

Santa Barbara Historical Museum is located in a historic area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 338 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Santa Barbara Historical Museum?

Adjacent to Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 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. Other good options close by include Beachside Inn and Avania Inn of Santa Barbara.

How many hotels are there near Santa Barbara Historical Museum?

Expedia has 338 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Barbara Historical Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Barbara Historical Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Santa Barbara Historical Museum.

What can I see and do near Santa Barbara Historical Museum?

Presidio Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Reagan Ranch Center feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Mission Santa Barbara, Hill-Carrillo Adobe and Casa Del Herrero 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.

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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Historical Museum hotels

1. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

3. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

4. Harbor House Inn

5. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

6. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

7. Simpson House Inn

8. Marina Beach Hotel

9. La Playa Inn

10. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

11. Casa Yano by The Beach

12. Bath Street Inn

13. Mason Beach Inn

14. Palihouse Santa Barbara

15. Santa Barbara Inn

16. The Franciscan Hotel

17. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

18. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

19. The Eagle Inn

20. Beach House Inn

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Top Santa Barbara Historical Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Casa Jardin

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Casa Riviera

Beachside Inn

La Playa Inn

Hotel Californian

Riviera Beach House

Other attractions near Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Presidio Santa Barbara

Paseo Nuevo Mall

De la Guerra Plaza

Casa de la Guerra

Lobero Theater

Rafael Gonzalez House

Hill-Carrillo Adobe

La Arcada

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