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Where to stay near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center on Hotels.com. These hotels close to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 27, 2026.

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

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

2.3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Zheng

CNY1,300

CNY1,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

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

2. Harbor House Inn

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

Mary

CNY1,307

CNY1,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink. There are shelves above holding glasses, plates, and a framed picture.

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.

3. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

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

Nancy

CNY833

CNY1,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and palm trees.

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.

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

4. Marina Beach Hotel

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

Robert

CNY1,521

CNY1,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

5. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

1.3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Mary

CNY1,252

CNY1,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bedside table, a chair, and a built-in kitchen area.

6. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

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

Lina

CNY1,274

CNY1,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

7. Casa Yano by The Beach

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

Julie

CNY1,639

CNY2,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A wooden porch with steps leading to a door marked 'Tack Room,' a bench, and potted plants.

A dining area with a table, chairs, a chandelier, a window with shutters, and a decorative wheel.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a potted plant.

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

8. Simpson House Inn

Upper East, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Katerina

CNY2,066

CNY2,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A dining room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a microwave.

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.

9. La Playa Inn

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

James

CNY1,592

CNY1,815 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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, 3.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Susan

CNY1,460

CNY1,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A house with a porch, a sign for '1720 the Bath Street Inn Bed & Breakfast', and a flag.

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

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

11. Bath Street Inn

Oak Park, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Ann

CNY1,537

CNY1,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

12. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

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

Andrew

CNY1,478

CNY1,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

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

13. Hotel Santa Barbara

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

Laurie

CNY1,525

CNY1,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

14. Mason Beach Inn

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

Christopher

CNY1,505

CNY1,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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.

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.

15. The Franciscan Hotel

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

Ron

CNY1,190

CNY1,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

16. Palihouse Santa Barbara

1.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Sophie

CNY3,021

CNY3,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 coastal view with a beach, palm trees, and a white building with a red roof.

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

17. Santa Barbara Inn

East Beach, 1.5 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Barry

CNY2,517

CNY2,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with bar stools.

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

18. Beach House Inn

West Beach, 1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Justin

CNY1,118

CNY1,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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.

19. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

West Beach, 1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Dave

CNY1,752

CNY2,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

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

20. The Eagle Inn

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

John

CNY1,933

CNY2,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Harbor House Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 310 reviews	View
Marina Beach Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,185 reviews	View
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 218 reviews	View

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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)

You can stroll along Stearns Wharf for relaxing water views when you're in Santa Barbara Beach. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. If you carry on walking you'll get to West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor, and Santa Barbara Channel for some more water views.

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A beach with mountains in the background.

West Beach

9.6/10 (10 reviews)

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to West Beach, located 1.2 mi (2 km) from central Santa Barbara. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Leadbetter Beach located nearby.

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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)

You can stroll along Santa Barbara Harbor for relaxing water views when you're in Santa Barbara Beach. If you carry on walking you'll get to West Beach, Stearns Wharf, and Leadbetter Beach for some more water views.

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A large tree with dense foliage in a park.

Moreton Bay Fig Tree

8.4/10 (16 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Moreton Bay Fig Tree in Lower State. Our travelers also like this walkable area for its beaches and port.Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Leadbetter Beach and Lotusland, both nearby.

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Chase Palm Park

9.6/10 (5 reviews)

Chase Palm Park is worth a pic or two when discovering Santa Barbara Beach. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches.

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MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

2.0/10 (2 reviews)

If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation in Santa Barbara Beach. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to see more of the museums in Santa Barbara, you can easily walk to Reagan Ranch Center or Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.

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Santa Barbara Art Foundry

If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at Santa Barbara Art Foundry in Santa Barbara Beach. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to see more of the museums in Santa Barbara, you can easily walk to MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation or Reagan Ranch Center.

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Reagan Ranch Center

4.8/10 (3 reviews)

Reagan Ranch Center is worth a pic or two when discovering Santa Barbara Beach. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?

Guests love staying at Hotel Californian, which is a hotel near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.
Also highly rated is Harbor View Inn, which is just steps away.
With 2,383 hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodations in the area, you'll have plenty to choose from.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?

Find the best options on Hotels.com for your travel budget by entering your search criteria and sorting by price. Pricing varies based on where you plan to go and when.

Take a look at the lowest price per night from CNY1,274

What cheap hotels are close to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?

For a wallet-friendly hotel close to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Beachside Inn is a good option and offers a free buffet breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and free parking.
A second low-cost choice is Castillo Inn at the Beach, which is 15 minutes away on foot.

Can I find hotels close to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center that are fully refundable?

Yes, many hotels offer refundable room reservations if you cancel prior to the cancellation deadline. Find refundable rates using the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

A couple of highly rated hotels near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center that offer these rates are Hotel Californian and Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara.

What are the best romantic hotels near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?

For a romantic stay, Hotel Californian offers 3 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar. It's a short walk from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.
The Eagle Inn is another great choice, and it's 13 minutes away on foot.

What are the best hotels close to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center with free breakfast?

You can begin your day with a free continental breakfast at Lavender Inn by the Sea, which is a 15-minute walk from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach is also a recommended place to stay with a free continental breakfast, and it's located 15 minutes away on foot.

Which hotels near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center have rooms with great views?

Travelers can enjoy rooms with ocean or mountain views at Hotel Californian, which is a short walk from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.
Also recommended is Harbor View Inn, which has rooms with beach or city views.

What are the best family hotels close to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?

Keep the family happy with a stay at Hotel Californian which offers a free children's club, free cribs, and an outdoor pool. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center is a short walk away.
Also consider Lavender Inn by the Sea as another great choice for your family's trip.

What are the best luxury hotels near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?

Indulge yourself when you stay at Hotel Californian, which is a short walk from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and offers an outdoor pool, a full-service spa, and private wine tours.
Another luxe option is Simpson House Inn, which is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center with free parking?

If you're traveling by car, Villa Rosa Inn offers free parking and you'll be steps from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.
Lavender Inn by the Sea also has free parking and is 15 minutes away on foot.

What are the best hotels near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center with a pool?

If swimming is at the top of your list, Hotel Californian has an outdoor pool. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center is a short walk from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Harbor View Inn.

What cheap motels can I book close to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?

To save on your stay near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, take a look at Ala Mar by the Sea, which offers an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
Another affordable motel to consider is Marina Beach Hotel.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?

After exploring the exhibits on display at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, take in the nearby sights like Santa Barbara Harbor, Stearns Wharf, and Santa Barbara Bowl.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Santa Barbara Zoo, and Butterfly Beach are other places to visit in the area.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?

Bring your furry friend to Hotel Californian, which is a short walk from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.
Riviera Beach House is another pet-friendly option. The hotel provides food and water bowls.

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