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

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

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

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.

1. Casa Castillo

2.3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

David

NT$6,502

NT$9,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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.

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

2. Marina Beach Hotel

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

Amy

NT$6,337

NT$7,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A white building with a red-tiled roof, a covered entrance, and a garden with various plants.

A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, vanity, and a vase of flowers.

A modern entrance with a glass door, a potted plant, and a number '8' on the wall.

3. Casa De La Vina

1.3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Jane Hodges

NT$5,995

NT$9,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

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

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

4. Casa Riviera

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

Monica

NT$5,633

NT$8,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A beige sofa with multiple cushions, a white vase with greenery, and a window with blinds.

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.

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

5. Casa Yano by The Beach

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

Kelli

NT$9,816

NT$14,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A hotel room with two beds, a glass table, and a framed picture on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.

6. Casa Jardin

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

Yessica

NT$4,771

NT$7,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.

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.

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.

7. The Franciscan Hotel

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

Naomi

NT$6,438

NT$7,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

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

8. Hotel Santa Barbara

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

Marilyn

NT$7,721

NT$8,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a patio area with a yellow fence and a table with chairs.

A neatly made bed with a hat and a striped towel, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a television on a dresser.

9. Castillo Inn at the Beach

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

Abraham

NT$6,021

NT$6,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a blue chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

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.

10. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

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

Prahlad

NT$3,976

NT$4,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

A beach view with palm trees and a clear sky.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

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

11. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

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

Veronica

NT$4,690

NT$5,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

A lobby with a wooden floor, two patterned armchairs, a small table, and a wall with three framed pictures.

A building entrance with a set of stairs leading up to a door marked with the number 128.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of palm trees and a balcony.

12. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

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

Julia

NT$5,132

NT$6,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern living room with a white desk, a computer, a sofa, and a fireplace.

A bright, sunlit room with large windows, white furniture, and a checkered floor.

A balcony with wicker furniture and a view of mountains and houses.

A two-story house with large windows, a front porch, and a well-maintained garden.

13. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

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

Elliott

NT$7,190

NT$8,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

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

14. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

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

Shari

NT$9,147

NT$10,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a runway and palm trees.

A tennis court complex with multiple courts, surrounded by palm trees and a beach view.

A spacious lobby with modern seating, a high ceiling, and a large arched window.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the ocean.

15. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

East Beach, 1.1 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

McKenna

NT$7,826

NT$10,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A building with a tiled entrance, a sign reading "LA ROSA," and a garden with various plants and a palm tree.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, a television, and a staircase.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a pool, and decorative statues.

An outdoor seating area with a glass table, red cushions, and potted plants.

16. Villa Rosa Inn

West Beach, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Jose

NT$5,535

NT$7,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A beachside street lined with palm trees and a stop sign.

A courtyard with a tiled floor, a glass table, and a planter with flowers.

A staircase with ornate, colorful tiles leading to a building entrance.

A wooden table with a decorative ceramic pot containing orchids, a glass vase, and a glass fan.

17. Tide Pool Villas

West Beach, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

"This place was a complete misrepresentation of their location. There was no pool on site. There were no amenities on site. The mentalities were for a hotel across the street, which is a completely different establishment potentially owned by the same owners, but it’s not in your hotel and items are across the street and you’ll be sharing them with another hotel. Yeah, it’s just a couple minutes from the beach, but it’s not worth the money or the stay"

James

NT$7,565

NT$12,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A beach with palm trees, a pier, and a flag.

A pool area with a red umbrella, stone statues, and a spa sign.

A seaside patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A dolphin statue in a garden with cacti and red flowers.

18. Ala Mar by the Sea

West Beach, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

angela

NT$4,653

NT$6,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A spacious living room with a large, round, tufted sofa, two armchairs, a television, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

A room with a view through a glass door, featuring a round table with a bowl of fruit, two chairs, and a view of a park and distant mountains.

A deck with outdoor seating and umbrellas overlooking a beach.

A large, two-story building with a central entrance, a fountain in the courtyard, and a well-lit facade.

19. Rosewood Miramar Beach

Montecito, 5.4 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Michael

NT$53,905

NT$65,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, illuminated columns, and a landscaped garden area.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a sofa, a wooden table, a TV, a desk with drawers, a lamp, and a mirror.

A reception area with a stone accent wall, wooden cabinets, and a reception desk.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

16.3 km from Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Miguel

NT$5,575

NT$6,423 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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Casa Castillo	10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Marina Beach Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,172 reviews	View
Casa De La Vina	9.8 Exceptional 206 reviews	View
Casa Riviera	9.8 Exceptional 290 reviews	View
Casa Yano by The Beach	9.8 Exceptional 16 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)

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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 waterfront or seek out the biking trails.

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A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water, and a clear 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)

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MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

2.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Santa Barbara Art Foundry

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Reagan Ranch Center

4.8/10 (3 reviews)

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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 215 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 Avania Inn of Santa Barbara and Hotel Californian.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center?

Expedia has 215 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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Reagan Ranch Center, and Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Mission Santa Barbara, Presidio Santa Barbara, and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Arlington Theater, Santa Barbara Bowl, and Lobero Theater 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. Casa Castillo

2. Marina Beach Hotel

3. Casa De La Vina

4. Casa Riviera

5. Casa Yano by The Beach

6. Casa Jardin

7. The Franciscan Hotel

8. Hotel Santa Barbara

9. Castillo Inn at the Beach

10. ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

11. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

12. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

13. Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

14. Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

15. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

16. Villa Rosa Inn

17. Tide Pool Villas

18. Ala Mar by the Sea

19. Rosewood Miramar Beach

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

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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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