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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of greenery.
An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements and potted plants.

1. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel
2.3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
David
AU$347
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel
A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.
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 hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and palm trees.
A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and clear skies.

2. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
West Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Lori
AU$272
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Marina Beach Hotel
A coastal house with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain backdrop.
A coastal road with palm trees, a beach, and a parking lot with vehicles.
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.

3. Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
West Beach, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
James
AU$262
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Harbor House Inn
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 hotel bathroom with a large mirror, vanity, and a vase of flowers.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a grey sofa, and a painting of a wave on the wall.

4. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
1.3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Jhoana
AU$343
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
Room
A parking lot with white buildings and trees in the background.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.
A door with a glass panel reflecting a building and a number '1' on the wall.

5. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
Laguna, 2.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Maria
AU$282
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.
A modern bedroom with a large window, a bedside table, a chair, and a built-in kitchen area.
A star-shaped hanging light fixture in a white-walled room with an arched ceiling.
A spacious living area with a modern staircase, a dining table, and a sofa.

6. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
Laguna, 1.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Matthew
AU$392
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".
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.
A hotel corridor with a view of mountains, a palm tree, and a lantern-lit staircase.

7. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
West Beach, 0.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Nick
AU$323
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
La Playa Inn
A wooden porch with steps leading to a door marked 'Tack Room,' a bench, and potted plants.
A room with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a white bedspread, a leather sofa, a wooden table, and a lamp.
A bedroom with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and a view through a door.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a potted plant.

8. Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn
Upper East, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Victor
AU$676
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Simpson House Inn
A beige sofa with multiple cushions, a white vase with greenery, and a window with blinds.
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.
A staircase leading to a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

9. Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
West Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Jacob
AU$469
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Casa Yano by The Beach
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
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.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a small pool.

10. Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
1.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Maria
AU$657
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Palihouse Santa Barbara
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 house with a bay window, a porch, and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A house with a covered porch, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a lawn.

11. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
Oak Park, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
AU$448
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden dresser, a chair, a desk, and a mirror.
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.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

12. Bath Street Inn

Bath Street Inn
Oak Park, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Joanne
AU$374
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Bath Street Inn
A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.
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.
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.

13. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
Lower State, 1.3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Karri
AU$404
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hotel Santa Barbara
An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.
A hotel reception area with a granite reception desk, black leather chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a potted orchid.
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 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.

14. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
West Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Bob
AU$227
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
The Franciscan Hotel
A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a view of palm trees and a marina through the windows.
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.

15. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Amanda
AU$417
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned armchair.
A covered outdoor area with a pergola, steps leading to a door labeled "Office," and lush greenery including large plants and flowering bushes.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a framed quote on the wall, and a large potted plant.

16. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
West Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Rachita
AU$390
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Mason Beach Inn
A modern building with a courtyard, outdoor seating, and a fire feature.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a large TV mounted on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a painting, and a TV.
Private kitchen

17. Beach House Inn

Beach House Inn
West Beach, 1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Tim
AU$335
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Beach House Inn
A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
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.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a covered walkway, and a view of the street.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.

18. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
West Beach, 1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Richard
AU$412
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Front of property
A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a backdrop of buildings and trees.
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.

19. The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn
West Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Michele
AU$367
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Eagle Inn
A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."
A hotel reception desk with a computer monitor, a newspaper, and a sign stating "NO PETS - NO CHECKS - NO LATE CHECK-OUTS".
A living room with a TV, a painting, and a red chair with a patterned pillow.
A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio area with a yellow fence and a table with chairs.

20. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
West Beach, 0.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
United States
Wesley
AU$245
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Castillo Inn at the Beach
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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel
10.0
Exceptional
8 reviews
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A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.
Marina Beach Hotel
9.8
Exceptional
1,199 reviews
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A coastal house with a red roof, surrounded by palm trees and a mountain backdrop.
Harbor House Inn
9.8
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
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A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
9.8
Exceptional
222 reviews
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Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
9.8
Exceptional
317 reviews
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Top Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

10/10 Excellent
"Location is great! The continental breakfast was good! Rented the free bikes which was an added bonus!"
Jodi 3-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Inn By The Harbor
Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was great. The only thing that wasn’t perfect was the coffee maker in the room was broken and the plugs for the chargers were blown out and were not working"
craig 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Mason Beach Inn
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly helpful staff. Great location. Walkable,e to harbor and some excellent restaurants!"
Karen 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Beachside Inn
Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Our favourite accommodation on our California road trip. Clean & great accommodation overall. Highly recommend"
Nicholas 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Marina Beach Hotel
Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The location was great"
Mario 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Harbor View Inn
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"O"
Anthony 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

8/10 Good
"Good: location, A/C, beds, cleanliness, coffee bar Could use improvement: inconsistent helpfulness of staff: we were quoted several different prices for parking at the hotel. Also told there were no extra pillows, then later when we asked someone else we were given some. The wuropean"
Breanna 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Riviera Beach House
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

10/10 Excellent
"Highly recommended."
NAYA 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel
Hotel Californian

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."
Graham 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Hotel Californian

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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)
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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)
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A large tree with dense foliage in a park.

Moreton Bay Fig Tree

8.4/10 (16 reviews)
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Chase Palm Park

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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.