The Best Hotels Closest to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center in Santa Barbara for 2026

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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.

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

A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and clear skies.

1. Marina Beach Hotel

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

Lori

NT$4,881

NT$5,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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.

2. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

1.3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Jhoana

NT$5,141

NT$8,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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.

3. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

2.3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

David

NT$5,416

NT$8,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A star-shaped hanging light fixture in a white-walled room with an arched ceiling.

4. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

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

Melissa

NT$5,585

NT$8,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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 staircase leading to a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

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

5. Casa Yano by The Beach

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

Jacob

NT$7,066

NT$11,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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.

6. Hotel Santa Barbara

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

Morgan

NT$7,859

NT$9,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.

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.

7. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

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

David

NT$6,803

NT$7,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A seating area with a patterned sofa, a small table, and chairs.

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

A hot tub area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and palm trees in the background.

A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."

8. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

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

Amanda

NT$6,336

NT$7,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

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

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

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

9. Palihouse Santa Barbara

1.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Maria

NT$12,694

NT$14,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

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.

10. The Franciscan Hotel

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

Bob

NT$4,611

NT$5,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A room with two leather chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a backdrop of buildings and trees.

11. The Eagle Inn

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

Brian

NT$7,134

NT$8,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

A motel sign with a large number '6' and the word 'Motel' on a wooden board.

A beach view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two surfboards, a 'Welcome' sign, and an orange sofa.

12. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

East Beach, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Kellie

NT$3,865

NT$4,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

A pathway flanked by lush greenery and palm trees, leading to a building with a tiled roof.

A table with a pitcher, wine glasses, and snacks by a window with a view of palm trees and a building.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a pergola with vines, and a view of greenery.

13. Inn By The Harbor

West Beach, 1.2 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Tricia

NT$7,328

NT$8,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of buildings in the background.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear view of the ocean, and palm trees.

A lobby with a central seating area, a patterned floor, and a decorative ceiling.

A spacious lobby with a patterned floor, a large chandelier, and a chess table.

14. Hotel Californian

The Funk Zone, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Karen

NT$13,079

NT$17,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."

A living room with a TV, a painting, and a red chair with a patterned pillow.

A hotel reception desk with a computer monitor, a newspaper, and a sign stating "NO PETS - NO CHECKS - NO LATE CHECK-OUTS".

A building with a sign reading "Castillo Inn at the Beach" indicating a hotel.

15. Castillo Inn at the Beach

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

Wesley

NT$5,156

NT$5,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.

A beachside path with bicycles, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, white cabinetry, wicker furniture, and a large window.

A table with a pitcher of dark liquid, a clear pitcher, and glasses, along with small bowls of pretzels and nuts.

16. Lavender Inn by the Sea

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

Brandon

NT$6,019

NT$6,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A coastal road leading to a pier with a view of the ocean and beach.

A spacious indoor area with large windows, wooden benches, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a school bus parked nearby.

A building with a central courtyard, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

17. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Lower State, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

NAYA

NT$3,410

NT$3,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a small woven stool, and a large wall clock.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a large window offering a view of the beach and palm trees.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and palm trees.

A marina with parked cars and boats, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

18. Beachside Inn

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

Jose

NT$5,338

NT$6,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a grey armchair, and a wooden floor.

A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a television. There is a balcony with curtains and a view of buildings.

19. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

East Beach, 1.6 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Reiko

NT$4,134

NT$4,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A modern building entrance with a staircase leading up to a door marked '1601'.

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

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering views of the outside.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

Oak Park, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Mariola

NT$7,587

NT$8,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Marina Beach Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,200 reviews	View
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 227 reviews	View
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 348 reviews	View
Casa Yano by The Beach	9.8 Exceptional 20 reviews	View

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Other attractions near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

A pier with lights reflecting on the water, a flag, and buildings in the background.

Stearns Wharf

9.0/10 (4,143 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Stearns Wharf and enjoy other activities such as biking in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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A beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.

West Beach

9.6/10 (10 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, West Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Barbara. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the biking 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)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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A large tree with dense foliage in a park.

Moreton Bay Fig Tree

8.4/10 (16 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Moreton Bay Fig Tree and also enjoy the biking trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Chase Palm Park

9.6/10 (5 reviews)

Chase Palm Park is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

2.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Santa Barbara Art Foundry

You can browse the exhibits at Santa Barbara Art Foundry, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Reagan Ranch Center

4.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Reagan Ranch Center, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Santa Barbara. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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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, check out the 220 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?

Hotel Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a 24-hour fitness center 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 will I be able to find close to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?

Expedia has 220 hotels and other accommodations 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 reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 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 filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?

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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 theater.

How can I get to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?

With so many transportation options, exploring the area around Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center is easy. To see more of the larger area, hop on a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can explore options for water transportation at the port.

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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center hotels

1. Marina Beach Hotel

2. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

3. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

4. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

5. Casa Yano by The Beach

6. Hotel Santa Barbara

7. Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

8. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

9. Palihouse Santa Barbara

10. The Franciscan Hotel

11. The Eagle Inn

12. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

13. Inn By The Harbor

14. Hotel Californian

15. Castillo Inn at the Beach

16. Lavender Inn by the Sea

17. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

18. Beachside Inn

19. Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

20. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown

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Top Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center Hotel Reviews

Other attractions near Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Stearns Wharf

West Beach

Santa Barbara Harbor

Moreton Bay Fig Tree

Chase Palm Park

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Santa Barbara Art Foundry

Reagan Ranch Center

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