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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History hotels

Beach/ocean view

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Awesome place"
United States
Brian
The price is ฿9,312
฿10,585 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (238 reviews)
"Very beautiful and great price for our room I would stay there again!"
United States
Eugene
The price is ฿7,348
฿8,564 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Seaway Inn
Business centre

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,338 reviews)
"Really great hotel."
United States
Gaelle
The price is ฿7,053
฿8,049 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Exterior

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,599 reviews)
"Beachfront and reasonable price will definitely stay again"
United States
Nicole
The price is ฿8,145
฿9,275 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (929 reviews)
"The hotel is lovely - quiet, clean and it feels very safe. Accommodations were great - terrific bed and shower."
United States
William Thomas
The price is ฿4,764
฿5,608 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Pacific Blue Inn
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,431 reviews)
"This is my favorite hotel in Santa Cruz!"
United States
Alyssa
The price is ฿4,102
฿5,106 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"A pleasant stay in a clean and beautifully renovated hotel—I recommend it to everyone!"
United States
Jan
The price is ฿5,862
฿7,114 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Rio Vista Suites
Property amenity

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,151 reviews)
The price is ฿7,771
฿8,856 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Lobby lounge

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,233 reviews)
"The parking was good the location of the hotel the hotel room was clean. And the staff was very nice. I would stay there again."
United States
Glenna
The price is ฿7,939
฿10,129 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Casablanca On The Beach
Superior King + Beach View | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff, clean/beautiful room, loved the view. Happy hour and breakfast a big plus"
United States
Olivia
The price is ฿8,389
฿9,899 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,277 reviews)
"Great location, comfy beds and unique atmosphere, we loved our stay!"
United States
Alexis
The price is ฿7,214
฿8,231 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,080 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly"
United States
Maria
The price is ฿3,512
฿4,579 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Seaside Inn & Suites
Single Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (97 reviews)
"There were restaurants nearby, easy to get to Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk"
United States
Emere
The price is ฿3,212
฿3,598 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Drift Inn
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,015 reviews)
"Had a wonderful stay thank you"
United States
Maria
The price is ฿3,602
฿4,324 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Garden

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (398 reviews)
"Best in town"
United States
Mike
The price is ฿4,273
฿4,883 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Perfect location close to a lot of places and staff was very friendly. "
United States
Miguel
The price is ฿3,766
฿4,651 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Beachview Inn
Exterior

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"It was wonderful, I would definitely stay again."
United States
Claudia
The price is ฿4,958
฿5,698 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,210 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
joel
The price is ฿5,705
฿6,537 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great price and location...Two blocks from the Boardwalk. Room included microwave, coffee maker and refrigerator."
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ฿4,096
฿4,694 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Torch Lite Inn
Seasonal outdoor pool

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
7.8 out of 10, Good, (889 reviews)
"Great place to stay in the Cruz.Affordable clean and minutes from the Boardwalk"
United States
Carlos
The price is ฿3,232
฿4,191 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Beach/ocean view
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,003 reviews
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Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
238 reviews
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Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,338 reviews
View
Exterior
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,599 reviews
View
Terrace/patio
Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
929 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was great. Beautiful hotel. We will be coming back for sure 💙"
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Marea Sol Hotel

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/5 (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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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 230 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 Dream Inn Santa Cruz and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History?
Expedia has 230 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. 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.