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Compare 1,730 hotels close to El Capitan State Beach with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"The property is clean and the staff are friendly. I didn't like the 10 dollars charge for daily parking. The breakfast was good. "
The price is $240
includes taxes & fees
$210 per night
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1174)
"Great location.. unique style."
The price is $206
includes taxes & fees
$181 per night
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1057)
"convenient location and nice rooms for visiting Sant Barbara for the 1st time."
The price is $125
includes taxes & fees
$109 per night
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Sandpiper Lodge
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (579)
"Beautiful property. It was a bit of a drive to the beach but overall the property was clean and our stay was great. "
The price is $189
includes taxes & fees
$163 per night
Oct 21 - Oct 22
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1375)
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The price is $179
includes taxes & fees
$158 per night
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1007)
"It was the last stay of my road trip and it was the icing on top of the cake!"
The price is $158
includes taxes & fees
$139 per night
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1184)
"Everything was really really very good, just the breakfast was not so nice (too little choice). "
The price is $290
includes taxes & fees
$254 per night
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1543)
"Really pleased with our stay here, we had a one night stop over and it was great. The room was spacious and very clean! Very quiet area and the staff were extremely helpful. Would like to stay again "
The price is $271
includes taxes & fees
$237 per night
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Inn By The Harbor
La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (930)
"An absolutely charming hotel in a great area - very close to restaurants, the pier and the harbor. Tasty coffee and fresh baked goods for breakfast. Front desk staff is polite and very pleasant. I will be back very soon! "
The price is $302
includes taxes & fees
$265 per night
Oct 20 - Oct 21
La Playa Inn
Oasis Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"This hotel is decent considering it's an older facility, but parking for a large vehicle (camper van) was difficult. One of the staff persons was very helpful, and another wasn't. It 's conveniently located to lots of restaurants, stores, etc. Also, it's very easy to get around in Santa Barbara using public transportation, and this hotel is right on the bus line. Overall, we enjoyed our stay there."
The price is $135
includes taxes & fees
$118 per night
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Oasis Inn & Suites
Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (954)
"Great location, front staff was helpful and Jesse (?) at the valet parking was awesome!"
The price is $214
includes taxes & fees
$187 per night
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Riviera Beach House
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"I love the it was quiet"
The price is $217
includes taxes & fees
$190 per night
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1007)
"Great place of a get-away with my wife, we’ll go back."
The price is $238
includes taxes & fees
$209 per night
Sep 29 - Sep 30
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (715)
"The location was Great but the room was Small for $600.00 a night! No room in fridge for personal stuff."
The price is $322
includes taxes & fees
$283 per night
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Mason Beach Inn
The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Great rooms and bed was super comfortable. Bathrooms are very nice would definitely stay here again."
The price is $231
includes taxes & fees
$203 per night
Oct 8 - Oct 9
The Franciscan Hotel
Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1299)
"The property is adorable and we greatly appreciated the upgrade -- it was a nice surprise. Appreciated the continental breakfast and happy hour. Thank you!"
The price is $281
includes taxes & fees
$246 per night
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1006)
"This peoperty has a lush landscape and a beautiful large pool."
The price is $150
includes taxes & fees
$131 per night
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Lemon Tree Inn
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Very nice place to stay."
The price is $203
includes taxes & fees
$178 per night
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Great location. Older property needs some tlc. Manager and staff are working very hard to improve property. Seems to be under capitalized by owners."
The price is $230
includes taxes & fees
$201 per night
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Beachside Inn
Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Beautiful property "
The price is $368
includes taxes & fees
$323 per night
Oct 10 - Oct 11
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around El Capitan State Beach?

El Capitan State Beach is located in Goleta. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 5 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near El Capitan State Beach?

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. You'll find it 6 mi (9.6 km) from El Capitan State Beach. Other good options in the area include Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta and Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta.

How many hotels are there near El Capitan State Beach?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from El Capitan State Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near El Capitan State Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that 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, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near El Capitan State Beach.

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