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The Fess Parker Santa Barbara - DoubleTree by Hilton Resort
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara 4.0 out of 5.0Overall, the hotel was great. Staff was friendly. Checking in was easy and quick. We ate breakfast at the hotel restaurant twice and that was also amazing. My only complaint was that the wing of the hotel I was staying in had a weird smell (it was the small, one story section close to the pool). ...
$371
$371
Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara
1111 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara 4.0 out of 5.0Great staff and nice location. We also got complimentary snacks and drink which was unexpected treat. Would come back in a heartbeat.
$271
$271
Castillo Inn at the Beach
22 Castillo St., Santa Barbara 2.5 out of 5.0Easy check in, clean rooms, perfect location to beach and downtown.
$190
$190
The Eagle Inn
232 Natoma Avenue, Santa Barbara 3.0 out of 5.0Very clean, comfortable, and staff nice. Would like to have an elevator, but our suitcase was carried up for us. Room right on street, but was mostly quiet at night. Did not use AC. Would like shower gel, but other amenities nice. Very close to beach. We were out very late and not room in lot, but ...
$260
$260
The Inn at East Beach
1029 Orilla Del Mar, Santa Barbara 2.5 out of 5.0Needed a place to stay a couple it was perfect. My room had a small view of the ocean in the front and the mountains in the back. Great cross breeze.. Nice mile walk to restaurants and the beach was a block away so was gherkin Zoo... I'd stay again.
$249
$249
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
4558 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria 3.0 out of 5.0Nice rooms with a little patio. You can have an outer room with a pupation or ask for a room with a patio on the inner courtyard. I plan to get an inner courtyard next time. It has a gym, and a pool. There is a restaurant upstairs. I love this little town and feel this hotel is the nicest place to ...
$144
$144
Best Western Beachside Inn
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara 2.5 out of 5.0Close to beach and restaurants. Has. Pool and room comes with breakfast.
$250
$250
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara 2.5 out of 5.0The room was clean and plenty of amenities like a refrigerator, Microwave, coffee pot, iron, hairdryer and shampoo, etc. The Bathrooms were not planned well as they are too small. When you sit on the potty you are running into the TP holder and the door runs over your toes if you aren't careful. ...
$189
$189
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
306 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara 3.0 out of 5.0Love this place. Staff is the best, rooms are comfortable, common patio areas are relaxing. Nice wine & cheese happy hour. Great breakfast bar in the morning. Wouldn't stay anywhere else.
$279
$279
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara 3.5 out of 5.0This is a very cute hotel and it is located smack-dab in the central area of Santa Barbara with the Wharves, State Street and the Funk Zone. We had a very nice room that had a grass area and tables right outside plus a private courtyard. My only complaints were the add-ons to the room price including ...
$289
$289Recently booked Santa Barbara hotels
Everyone recognizes the familiar music of the beach: the sound of the surf splashing on the shore, the "slurp" of your chilled cocktail, and seagulls chirping overhead. It's true, a visit to the shore is a time-tested holiday dream. You'll find something for everyone at the seaside, whether you want to saunter along the boardwalk in search of french fries or soak up the sun on the soft sand. Bonus: You'll join lots of other beach bums to trade tales with in Santa Barbara.
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As you might already realize, beach hotels in Santa Barbara deliver everything you could want for an awesome beach trip. It should come as no surprise they were given a spectacular overall rating, and you'll soon see that the building's setting is practically as pretty as the shoreline. There will be activities that extend beyond boardwalks and ice cream, too, in this active boom town.
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