Santa Barbara Hotel Guide. Hotels in Santa Barbara Beach, Santa Barbara, United States of America

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Top Trending Hotels Near Santa Barbara Beach, Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1538)
"Very close to beach and walkable to everything else highly recommend!"
The price is €153
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"It’s really near the beach with long walking sidewalks, & good restaurants nearby"
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Nice property! Didn’t like that my door didn’t have a extra lock but other than that, great property "
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1008)
"Even though the hotel is old, the bathroom was remodeled. We had a room with an amazing view of the ocean. Continental breakfast was included, but we decided to go on our own. Hotel is centrally located, close to amenities. "
The price is €173
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"There is only one negative comment about this property, it's got the tiniest and tightest parking lot possibly in all of Santa barbara. If you have an suv, be sure that you are comfortable maneuvering in tight spaces. But that is the most minimal of nitpicky comments that one could make. The room was clean and nice. The staff was extremely helpful. The location was incredible. Right by the ocean and close to state street. I love Santa Barbara and we found this place on accident and I will...
The price is €165
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Marina Beach Motel

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Cookies were on point"
The price is €174
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
The Franciscan Hotel

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1006)
"Some things, like carpet, were older, but was clean and in good condition which is what maters most. Well kept property, comfortable bed and pillows. Friendly staff. "
The price is €156
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Harbor House Inn

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"We had a wonderful stay in this adorable boutique hotel with the friendliest staff around. They made excellent recommendations of where to eat and things to do. We would definitely pick this as our go to spot again!"
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Harbor House Inn

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1276)
"The staff was helpful and friendly. The view of the ocean from our room was gorgeous. We loved the convenience of the beach. Next time we will get a room with a "balcony". While we felt safe in our room it was a little disconcerting to have people walking by our window less than a foot away. "
The price is €148
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

La Playa Inn

2.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"Property is very clean and close to restaurants and beach.Continental breakfast is very good. "
The price is €202
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
La Playa Inn

Riviera Beach House

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Couldn’t have asked for a more perfect location. Everything was perfect about this place except the room was tiny! This was smaller than my cruise ship room. The bathroom felt like a cruise ship bathroom. It was very clean and nicely updated just super small. We had our dog with us and they welcomed our dog with a dog goodie bag which was so awesome. I will definitely be staying here again but at least I know what to expect when it comes to the size."
The price is €186
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Riviera Beach House

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1539)
"A little old fashion but great location"
The price is €227
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Inn By The Harbor

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (787)
"Excellent location right across the street from the beach and very close to downtown Santa Barbara. Our room was cute, clean, and just what you’d need for an overnight stay. The parking is included, so no surprise insane parking fees or resort fees. It was so quiet, too. Honestly had a great stay and would 100% stay here again! Only downside is the office is not 24 hours, so there is an emergency number to call if you lose a key (we did not). Also, there was supposed to be coffee from 8-10am in...
The price is €147
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

The Inn at East Beach

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"It was nice and quiet close to the beach "
The price is €140
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
The Inn at East Beach

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (792)
"Views are nice on the beach side of hotel. Quiet. One thing, not sure if it was hotel policy but when we arrived I had to take my luggage and stack them on the bell hop cart myself. Other than that great stay. "
The price is €263
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (282)
"I love the glass of wine upon arrival. Love that there was a parking spot that was covered. Adorable boutique & great breakfast. The staff was lovely!"
The price is €201
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Santa Barbara Inn

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"7"
The price is €347
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Santa Barbara Inn

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (791)
"Very clean. Extremely friendly staff. Comfortable bed and pillows. "
The price is €255
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Mason Beach Inn

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Nice hotel."
The price is €216
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Beachside Inn

Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1274)
"Nice clean hotel. Short walk to the beach."
The price is €234
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Lavender Inn by the Sea
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Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Barbara Beach like?

Santa Barbara Beach is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its beautiful beaches and popular zoo. Make sure that you visit Stearns Wharf and East Beach as part of your Santa Barbara Beach travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Santa Barbara Beach?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, La Playa Inn is the highest ranked property in Santa Barbara Beach. This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor, and it offers free parking and free WiFi. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Marina Beach Motel and Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach.

How many hotels are there in Santa Barbara Beach?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 155 Santa Barbara Beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Santa Barbara Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in Santa Barbara Beach.

What are the top things to see and do in Santa Barbara Beach?

Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum are fun stops for the whole family while you're in Santa Barbara Beach. Stearns Wharf and East Beach are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara Deep Sea and Santa Barbara Art Foundry are just a few of the places to visit in and around Santa Barbara Beach. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Santa Barbara Beach and the greater Santa Barbara area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can enquire about options for water travel at the port.