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

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.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of greenery.

1. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

2.5 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

David

AU$409

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a spiral staircase, and a kitchen area with stainless steel appliances.

2. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Oak Park, 1.4 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Rich

AU$311

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A compact kitchen with a white countertop, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a shelf with glassware and a framed picture.

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

A laundry room with two stacked washing machines and a mirror on the wall.

A neatly made bed with white and gray bedding, a wooden headboard, a framed abstract artwork, a modern floor lamp, and a glass side table with a black chair.

3. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 2.3 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Maria

AU$255

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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.

4. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Laguna, 2.6 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Matthew

AU$398

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

A house with a covered porch, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a lawn.

5. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Oak Park, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Raymond

AU$450

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

A white building with a red roof, a stone wall, and a staircase leading to a door.

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

6. Palihouse Santa Barbara

2.4 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Maria

AU$658

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

A bar area with a high ceiling and skylight, wooden flooring, and a bar counter with stools.

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.

7. Hotel Santa Barbara

Lower State, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Morgan

AU$366

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A small building with a tiled roof surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, a table with books and a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.

A dining table set for two with a view of the ocean and hills.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a round table, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

8. El Encanto Santa Barbara

1 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Matthew

AU$1,136

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with wicker furniture, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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

9. The Upham Hotel

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara, 2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Rana

AU$374

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of a balcony with a pool.

A spacious living area with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase.

A bar area with wooden beams, bar stools, and a bar counter.

10. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Oak Park, 1.4 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Kirsten

AU$278

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A balcony with a wooden railing overlooking a street with palm trees and parked cars.

A compact kitchen area with a microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A motel with a tiled roof, multiple rooms, and a parking lot.

11. Solei House

2.2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Ashley

AU$199

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor seating area with chairs and a table.

A room with a white fireplace, a ceiling fan, a chair with a patterned pillow, and a bed with a grey headboard.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

A room with a beige sofa, a floor lamp, a small table with a decorative box, and a large window with a view of greenery.

12. The De La Vina Inn

2.1 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Cindy

AU$380

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

A poolside area with a pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a white building with balconies.

13. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Mariola

AU$384

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by lush tropical plants.

A beach with a calm sea, a crescent moon, and palm trees in the distance.

A building with a sign reading "26 EAST HAY".

A street with a pedestrian crossing, palm trees, and a building with a tiled roof.

14. Haley Hotel

Lower State, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Rodney J

AU$258

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by vibrant flowers and a pool.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, TV, and a wardrobe.

A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a sink, and patterned floor tiles.

A room with two striped chairs, a small round table, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

15. Oasis Inn & Suites

2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Dipesh

AU$164

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a courtyard surrounded by palm trees and greenery, featuring a well-lit entrance and multiple balconies.

A dining area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a view of tropical greenery.

A chef cooking with a large flame in a kitchen.

A lush garden with palm trees and ferns, a paved path, and a building in the background.

16. Lemon Tree Inn

1.1 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

David

AU$197

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

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

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

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

17. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

Downtown Santa Barbara, 2.5 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Gavin

AU$641

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A gated entrance with an arch covered in greenery, a tiled pathway, and a building with a balcony.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of a balcony with palm trees.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, patterned chairs, and artwork on the walls.

18. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

3.2 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Leana

AU$285

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and large windows.

A modern bar area with a wooden table and chairs, shelves with bottles and glasses, and a large window overlooking the street.

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the city through a window.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, and a view of the city through large windows.

19. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

Lower State, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Emeterio

AU$399

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A VAGABOND INN sign, a building with a balcony, and palm trees.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a towel rack with towels.

A reception desk with a VAGABOND INN sign, a clock, and framed pictures on the wall.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a fenced pool, and a building with a balcony in the background.

20. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

2.3 km from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Irma

AU$179

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 77 reviews	View
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 317 reviews	View
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 341 reviews	View
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages	9.6 Exceptional 709 reviews	View

Top Santa Barbara Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was clean and the staff were all wonderful. We will book again next time we’re in Santa Barbara."

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

8/10 Good

"To expensive for a motel like room"

Lemon Tree Inn

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel! It needs a little maintenance, specially the staircases. Staff very nice and friendly! Housekeeping team very kind !"

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"They did a great remodel and it’s a great choice now. Will be heading back!"

Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good parking, clean and up to date."

Ocean, Sunset, Mountain Views, Private Deck: Villa Floresco: Tuscan-like Getaway

8/10 Good

"Lovely views of the mountains and can see the ocean from back deck. It’s very quiet and cozy."

El Encanto Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay!!! The entire staff was amazing. Turns down Service was excellent. The restaurant was wonderful. I have nothing to critique. Will definitely stay there again."

Santa Barbara Mission Studio

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was as advertised. Very cute and comfortable spot, nice quiet neighborhood, centrally located. We especially enjoyed sitting out on the patio with our books. Would love to come back!"

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"The Chesire Car is historical and charming, with a nice location, very clean and the breakfasts were wonderful. Simon and Sabrina delightful and attentive and fun to chat with."

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Barbara Natural History Museum?

Santa Barbara Natural History 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 167 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Santa Barbara Natural History Museum?

Lemon Tree Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum. Other good choices within a short distance include El Encanto Santa Barbara and Best Western Plus Santa Barbara.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Santa Barbara Natural History Museum?

Expedia has 167 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.

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

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Santa Barbara Natural History Museum.

What can I see and do near Santa Barbara Natural History Museum?

Presidio Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Museum of Art and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Mission Santa Barbara, Hill-Carrillo Adobe and Casa Del Herrero are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Arlington Theater, Santa Barbara Bowl and Lobero Theater if you're interested in local theatre.

Top Hotels Near Santa Barbara Natural History Museum in Santa Barbara from AU$164

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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Natural History Museum hotels

1. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

3. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

4. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

5. Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

6. Palihouse Santa Barbara

7. Hotel Santa Barbara

8. El Encanto Santa Barbara

9. The Upham Hotel

10. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

11. Solei House

12. The De La Vina Inn

13. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

14. Haley Hotel

15. Oasis Inn & Suites

16. Lemon Tree Inn

17. Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG

18. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

19. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

20. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

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Top Santa Barbara Natural History Museum Hotel Reviews

Sandpiper Lodge

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Lemon Tree Inn

Hotel Santa Barbara

Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Ocean, Sunset, Mountain Views, Private Deck: Villa Floresco: Tuscan-like Getaway

El Encanto Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Mission Studio

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Other attractions near Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Mission Santa Barbara

Alameda Park

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra

Santa Barbara Conference & Visitor's Bureau & Film Commission

Alice Keck Memorial Garden

The Children's Centennial Maze

Rattlesnake Canyon Trail

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