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A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Julia

NT$2,714

NT$5,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Devin

NT$10,469

NT$13,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Jiexin

NT$7,096

NT$8,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Frank

NT$4,599

NT$5,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

5. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Myla

NT$3,762

NT$4,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

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

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

6. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Ingrid

NT$3,693

NT$4,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Grester

NT$3,759

NT$4,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a coffee maker, a telephone, and a mirror.

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

8. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Sofia

NT$3,762

NT$4,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

9. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Judy

NT$2,970

NT$3,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

10. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Nova

NT$2,687

NT$3,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

11. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Sharon

NT$2,884

NT$3,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Tasia

NT$2,399

NT$3,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

cindy

NT$4,277

NT$4,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area with a neon sign.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter with a display, and shelves with bottles.

14. Inn At Pasatiempo

2.7 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Paul

NT$3,856

NT$4,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

15. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Molly

NT$5,865

NT$6,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Jacob

NT$4,050

NT$4,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

jessika

NT$3,966

NT$4,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

18. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

vincent

NT$2,595

NT$3,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Johnnie

NT$2,835

NT$4,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

20. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Shawna

NT$3,533

NT$4,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 571 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 Exceptional 1,044 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,347 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 311 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History Hotel Reviews

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and newish looking. It was bright. AC was working. Bedside table had each had a box of tissue. It was disappointing that there was only 2 pool towel, 1 handhold and 1 wash cloth in the room. So pool towels were to be used as bath towels. So we used the towels for pool and did not have bath towels. No shampoo in shower, only body wash, conditioner and lotion. Staff may need better training. Everything else was fine. Room rate was good. We’ve stayed here before and the rooms look better this time. Under new management? Would stay here again."

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful Clean rooms"

Motel Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"Friendly nice accommodating staff. Convenient parking. Location worked well."

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"This place all around was beautiful, the location is great. My only complaint was that our coffee maker was missing a piece and I let the front office know about it and instead of getting a new piece or new coffee maker they told me oh well nothing they can do about it. They have a coffee bar from 8-10am but we have a baby so our mornings start at 5am so not having a coffee maker in the room sucked."

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is real cute"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

8/10 Good

"Great stay with the exception of them running out of towels and only providing three towels when four guests were registered for the room"

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"good"

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Very Clean room, helpful staff. Many shops near by and a 15 minute walk to the boardwalk ."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, great spacious parking"

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Pacific Avenue

8.6/10 (951 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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A church with a wooden door and a bell tower.

Mission Santa Cruz

8.2/10 (121 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a trip to Mission Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.

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A historic half-timbered building with a stone facade, surrounded by trees and a red brick sidewalk.

Ocean Street

8.6/10 (1,332 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Pacific Garden Mall

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Pacific Garden Mall during your stay in Santa Cruz. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Town Clock

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Town Clock. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Williams-Reynolds House

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a trip to Williams-Reynolds House. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

7.0/10 (6 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during your travels in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History?

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 145 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History?

Adjacent to Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Seaside Inn & Suites.

How many hotels are there near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History?

Expedia has 145 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History.

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What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History?

Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Sights like Williams-Reynolds House, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse are landmarks to visit in the area. Local parks like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

5. Seaway Inn

6. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8. Marea Sol Hotel

9. Mission Inn

10. Carousel Beach Inn

11. Pacific Blue Inn

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

14. Inn At Pasatiempo

15. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

18. Hitching Post Studios Inn

19. Casablanca On The Beach

20. Rio Vista Suites

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Top Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History Hotel Reviews

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz

Casablanca On The Beach

Hotel Solares

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Marea Sol Hotel

Seaside Inn & Suites

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Pacific Avenue

Mission Santa Cruz

Ocean Street

Pacific Garden Mall

Town Clock

Williams-Reynolds House

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

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