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Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
3.0 star property
1.6 mi from Sands Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Service, location, rooms, cleanliness, food were great"
United States
Daisy
$169 nightly
The price is $190
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
1.2 mi from Sands Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (859)
"Great staff and perfect location"
United States
Anonymous traveler
$238 nightly
The price is $272
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
2.6 mi from Sands Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (501)
"Everything is perfect."
United States
Albert
$248 nightly
The price is $283
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Total with taxes and fees
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
3.7 mi from Sands Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1201)
"Great spot "
United States
Kevin
$83 nightly
The price is $94
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 star property
4.1 mi from Sands Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1009)
"Great hotel"
United States
Justin
$155 nightly
The price is $177
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
2.5 star property
3.8 mi from Sands Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Great staff great room great breakfast loved the vibe "
United States
Jerry
$159 nightly
The price is $178
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
2.8 mi from Sands Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"A real treat to stay here! The staff, food, amenities were all top notch!"
United States
Lori
$532 nightly
The price is $598
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
4 mi from Sands Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (947)
"Was a clean place to lay our heads for one night. Convenient to my grandma’s house. Would stay here again."
United States
Griffin
$151 nightly
The price is $173
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
5.8 mi from Sands Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1015)
"Staff was welcoming and check in was quick."
United States
Mike
$137 nightly
The price is $159
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Total with taxes and fees
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
4.1 mi from Sands Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (203)
"Nicest staff awesome rooms amazing property no complaints "
United States
Alexa
$212 nightly
The price is $242
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn
1.5 star property
8.2 mi from Sands Beach
6.4 out of 10, (1001)
"Pet friendly"
United States
Jared
$78 nightly
The price is $89
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Total with taxes and fees
Rose Garden Inn

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
8.3 mi from Sands Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2071)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Guillermo
$117 nightly
The price is $133
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Sandpiper Lodge

Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real
2.5 star property
5.6 mi from Sands Beach
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Great customer service and check-in was quick and easy"
United States
Isabel
$125 nightly
The price is $145
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
8.5 mi from Sands Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1006)
"It was centrally located to nice eateries, breweries, wine bars & local shops. "
United States
Kathy
$84 nightly
The price is $96
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Total with taxes and fees
Oasis Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3.0 star property
7.8 mi from Sands Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1011)
"great stay"
United States
Prabhat
$139 nightly
The price is $158
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Agave Inn

Agave Inn
2.0 star property
8.7 mi from Sands Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (749)
"Room was very clean, loved the decor in the room and it felt super cozy. "
United States
Gabriel
$100 nightly
The price is $115
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Total with taxes and fees
Agave Inn

Bath Street Inn

Bath Street Inn
3.5 star property
9.6 mi from Sands Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (320)
"Super clean, wonderful staff, beautiful quiet elegant place. Great amenities.."
United States
Donna
$163 nightly
The price is $185
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Total with taxes and fees
Bath Street Inn

Simpson House Inn

Simpson House Inn
5.0 star property
10 mi from Sands Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (689)
"Great place to stay for a quiet romantic stay. The staff was very attentive and helpful. The breakfast was delicious. Would stay again."
United States
Brian
$339 nightly
The price is $387
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Simpson House Inn

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
3.0 star property
9.7 mi from Sands Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (674)
"Wonderful property , charming hosts and great breakfasts!"
United States
Jeff
$197 nightly
The price is $225
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
10.6 mi from Sands Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Clean room, kind and helpful staff, great parking, great location, very good breakfast "
United States
Luciana Adgemian Menani
$187 nightly
The price is $213
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
La Playa Inn
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What's the area like around Sands Beach?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Sands Beach, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. You'll find 66 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay near Sands Beach?
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Sands Beach. Other good choices within 5 miles include Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta and The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Sands Beach?
Expedia has 66 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Sands Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sands Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Sands Beach.
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What can I see and do near Sands Beach?
Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Goleta Butterfly Grove, Goleta Point, or Santa Barbara Orchid Estate. Isla Vista Beach, Goleta Beach, and Campus Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay. Devereaux Slough, South Coast Railroad Museum, and Zodo's - Bowling and Beyond are some favorites close by Sands Beach.

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