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Discover 1,448 Santa Barbara Beach hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Hotel Santa Barbara
Lobby
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Great hotel in a great location. Dog friendly!"
The price is $227
$261 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Hotel Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1299)
"Great clean rooms with exceptional staff."
The price is $179
$212 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor
Front of property - evening/night
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1596)
"Very nice front office staff, very informative. Property is nice inside."
The price is $249
$284 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Inn By The Harbor
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Castillo Inn at the Beach
Front of property
Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1027)
"The customer service was amazing, the room was clean, walking distance to the beach, comfy beds and great queen size sofa bed, safe atmosphere. It was a perfect stay for the family. "
The price is $185
$211 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 12 - Jun 13
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1903)
"The stay was overall nice but the entire building was covered in scaffolding and had plastic over all the windows."
The price is $159
$181 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"My husband and I came across this property as we were trying to look for an overnight stay for our anniversary and what really caught my attention was the price for a beachfront view! All the other properties we looked into in the Santa Barbara area was almost double the price. And if you’re okay with an outdated building/room but with the most spectacular beach view with listening to the waves crashing in the nighttime, then look no further! Yes, we were hesitant in the beginning because the ...
The price is $159
$179 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Outdoor spa tub
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1006)
"Charming small hotel right across from marina with water view. Rooms are modernised and very nice. Nice pool and jacuzzi. Staff super friendly-definitely recommendable."
The price is $269
$307 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Riviera Beach House
Sundeck
Riviera Beach House
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (878)
"Staff were the best. Friendly, helpful, informative. Common areas were very inviting adding a warm space to sit and relax expanding the space beyond your room. Gave it a 4 on facilities only for low water pressure. Other wise it was an excellent experience. I personally won’t let that hinder a future visit. "
The price is $265
$303 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Riviera Beach House
Beachside Inn
View from room
Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"We enjoyed our stay at the Beachside Inn! It was right by the beach with a lot of dining and shopping locations nearby and the staff was friendly. Thank you! :)"
The price is $309
$353 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Beachside Inn
Hotel Californian
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (828)
"Great location. Everything was really nice. However not worth $1,090 a night."
The price is $747
$895 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Hotel Californian
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1006)
"Enjoyed the free coffee downstairs the vanilla latte was so good. Excellent landscape so pretty! "
The price is $127
$142 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Ojai Valley Inn
Exterior
Ojai Valley Inn
5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Fantastic stay! Highly recommend. "
The price is $680
$841 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Ojai Valley Inn
The Franciscan Hotel
Front of property
The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Great location!! Clean, Charming "
The price is $299
$341 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
The Franciscan Hotel
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (486)
"The property was beautiful and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly."
The price is $855
$976 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Harbor View Inn
Outdoor pool
Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"We had a spacious king bedroom with lovely balcony in the North wing. Very walkable to State Street area restaurants and bars. Slight incline but essentially flat. Hotel location across from the beach is excellent and close to harbor and the wharf."
The price is $308
$351 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Harbor View Inn
Marina Beach Motel
Beach nearby, beach towels
Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (878)
"Great place"
The price is $181
$207 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Marina Beach Motel
Mason Beach Inn
Front of property
Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (610)
"No news is good news in this context. Very clean and good service. "
The price is $279
$324 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
Mason Beach Inn
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Beach
Lobby
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1029)
"Once again, excellent service and this time accomodations. I slept so nice, and to have my room a very comfortable temperature and was and to sleep in the next morning because it is peaceful and quiet. The staff are above friendly."
The price is $87
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Beach
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
Beach nearby, white sand
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
1.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (36)
"I was surprised to end up in a dormitory instead of a single room but figured out I had clicked the wrong button on expedia using my mobile. The mobile app does not define pages that well is what I feel. "
The price is $144
$165 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
Travelers Beach Inn
Exterior
Travelers Beach Inn
2.0 star property
5.0 out of 10, (1004)
"Good"
The price is $61
$70 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Travelers Beach Inn
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1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4.5/5(179 area reviews)

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Santa Barbara Beach Travel Info

Number of reviews
19,571
Location
Santa Barbara, United States of America
Similar neighborhoods
West Beach, North State and East Beach
Accommodation
1,448 hotels
Known landmarks
Santa Barbara Zoo, Butterfly Beach and Leadbetter Beach
Hotels with nearby beaches
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, Hotel Milo Santa Barbara and Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Lowest price
$61
Highest price
$855

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$298
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Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Barbara Beach like?

Santa Barbara Beach is a welcoming neighborhood known for its beautiful beaches and popular zoo. Be sure to check out Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation as part of your Santa Barbara Beach travel plans.

What's a favorite 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 neighborhood include Castillo Inn at the Beach and Marina Beach Motel.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Santa Barbara Beach?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 152 Santa Barbara Beach hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Santa Barbara Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Santa Barbara Beach?

For more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Santa Barbara Beach, head over to our customer service page.

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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. 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, Reagan Ranch Center and East Beach 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 inquire about options for water travel at the port.

Recent reviews of Santa Barbara Beach hotels

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

5/5 Excellent
"Nicely updated in retro style. Great coffee in lobby. "
A verified traveler stayed at Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Posted 17 hours ago
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach