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

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

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

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

1. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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

Brenda

NT$5,027

NT$5,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

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.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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

Elizabeth

NT$10,186

NT$13,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

3. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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

Dori

NT$4,269

NT$4,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

4. Pacific Blue Inn

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

Nicole

NT$3,130

NT$3,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

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

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

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

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Bethany

NT$4,542

NT$5,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

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

6. Carousel Beach Inn

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

daphanie

NT$2,468

NT$2,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

7. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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

Henry

NT$10,086

NT$11,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

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.

8. Rio Vista Suites

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

Sara

NT$3,202

NT$4,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.

9. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

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

Molly

NT$5,976

NT$6,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

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

10. Casablanca On The Beach

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

James William

NT$3,605

NT$5,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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".

11. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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

jessika

NT$4,427

NT$5,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

12. Seaside Inn & Suites

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

Sean

NT$1,964

NT$2,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.

A natural rock arch formation with a clear view of the ocean and a sunset in the background.

A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.

13. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Vanessa

NT$2,253

NT$2,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

14. Salt Air Lodge

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

"Despite claims of a recent remodel, the bed was tough and felt like an outdated box-spring. We were stuck next to a loud ice machine that cycled on and off all night; the hotel was full so they couldn’t move us. Walls had unexplained stains running down them, and the bathroom had about five flies we had to swat. There was a mini fridge and microwave; however, there was a coffee maker— no cups, coffee, or tea. No ice bucket or bags either, and the lobby didn’t even have a fork. This was a real...

Isaac

NT$3,130

NT$3,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

15. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Arif

NT$2,150

NT$2,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

16. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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

Bertha

NT$3,171

NT$3,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a landscaped entrance with plants and a wheelchair-accessible sign.

A spacious living area with a beige sectional sofa, a white armchair, and a patterned rug. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and a fireplace is visible in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A buffet setup with various food containers and utensils, a person in the background, and a modern interior design.

17. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Nireitha

NT$3,870

NT$4,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

A compact room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a red chair.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.

A covered corridor with a railing, large windows, and a view of a parking lot.

18. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

John

NT$2,220

NT$2,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed artwork, a clock, and a map on the wall.

A building with a mural of animals and a sign indicating an office and internet access.

A kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of the street.

19. Aqua Breeze Inn

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

Rosa

NT$3,130

NT$3,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

20. Beachview Inn

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

Elizabeth

NT$2,106

NT$2,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Top Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful room. Perfect for a weekend getaway. Beautiful view of the ocean and nice big shared balcony. Quiet and peaceful."

Continental Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I always enjoy coming here when I visit Santa Cruz, always clean and a very quite place to stay"

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"We were impressed by the room; it was very clean and cozy. The hotel is located near the ocean, within walking distance. We were very pleased."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"It was a very nice area and also very clean room & front desk was also helpful & free breakfast"

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed here with my adult son in a room with two queen beds. It was great to have valet parking taken care of for 23 dollars a day. When looking at places to stay, parking was a big issue and this hotel just takes care of it for you. The location was so central that we did not need to take the car out until we were leaving. The room was really nice and clean and had a couch seating area. All the staff were friendly and attentive. They all need raises. The complementary breakfast had lots of variety. They have a bar that serves bar food until I think 10-11pm. We didn’t use the pool or gym, but they seemed to be nice. I will be returning to Santa Cruz for genealogical research and hope to be able to stay here."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"This place Excellent and the front desk staff was Amazing! I can't speak highly enough about them. I would recommend this hotel to anyone."

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms, ac worked great and within walking distance to the Boardwalk"

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"Walking distance to Boardwalk, park across the street, near restaurants. Staff was very nice and helpful."

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good

"Todo estuvo bien la habitación estaba bien limpia"

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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 beautiful beaches 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 beautiful beaches in this family-friendly 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 139 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 Seaside Inn & Suites and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.

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

Expedia has 139 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from 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 Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Williams-Reynolds House, 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. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

4. Pacific Blue Inn

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6. Carousel Beach Inn

7. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8. Rio Vista Suites

9. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

10. Casablanca On The Beach

11. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

12. Seaside Inn & Suites

13. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

14. Salt Air Lodge

15. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

16. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

17. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

18. Drift Inn

19. Aqua Breeze Inn

20. Beachview Inn

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

Top Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Continental Inn

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Surf City Inn and Suites

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Hotel Solares

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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