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Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1012)
"Beautiful location"
The price is €165
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1012)
"I will stay at this hotel again! Everything was great!"
The price is €146
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1233)
"It is a beutifull place, Spanish style building. "
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1172)
"Pleasent quiet stay"
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
Inn on Summer Hill
Lobby

Inn on Summer Hill

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (327)
"Wonderful place staff was great will definitely stay again. Just a few minutes from Santa Barbara. "
The price is €243
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Inn on Summer Hill
Montecito Inn
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | View from room

Montecito Inn

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Beautiful and well maintained "
The price is €198
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Montecito Inn
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Beach

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (198)
"Great stay ! "
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Room, 1 King Bed (Deck) | Terrace/patio

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Ok place to stay."
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Casa Riviera
Executive Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Mountain View | Terrace/patio

Casa Riviera

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (31)
"Wonderful stay, easy to access, great location, lovely and clean inside."
The price is €217
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Casa Riviera
Casa Del Sol
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (604)
"We had a nice time "
Casa Del Sol
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Courtyard

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

2.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1018)
"Would definitely stay again"
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Beach nearby

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Friendly staff "
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Marina Beach Motel
Exterior

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1012)
"Always a great place to stay, so close to everything "
The price is €180
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Marina Beach Motel
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Exterior

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1086)
"Great place to stay."
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Casa Jardin
Premium Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Casa Jardin

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (199)
"Great stay"
The price is €195
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Casa Jardin
Oasis Inn & Suites
Courtyard

Oasis Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Easy parking, convenient, eady to drive around"
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Oasis Inn & Suites
Beachside Inn
View from property

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1040)
"Good location and reasonable price."
The price is €186
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Beachside Inn
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Reception

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (912)
"Great spot, nice room and comfortable beds. "
The price is €170
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1022)
"Great place"
The price is €165
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Agave Inn
Interior entrance

Agave Inn

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (719)
"Will be staying here again! "
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Agave Inn
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Where to stay in Waterfront

Find the best Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

Santa Barbara Beach

7 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

East Beach

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Waterfront like?

Travellers to the Waterfront neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor as part of your Waterfront travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waterfront, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Waterfront.

What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Leadbetter Beach, Chase Palm Park and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center. You could also plan a visit to East Beach or Santa Barbara Harbor while you're in the neighbourhood. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Santa Barbara Deep Sea and Stearns Wharf are just a few of the places to visit in and around Waterfront. Santa Barbara Art Foundry and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.