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Moxy Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, a quick walk to Stearns Wharf

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Bar (on property)
Reception
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Lobby lounge
View from property
Moxy Santa Barbara makes the most of its coastal location, offering a refreshing outdoor pool with sun loungers and convenient bike rentals for exploring Stearns Wharf. Travelers can grab snacks at the deli, find a good read in the library, and enjoy WiFi access in their rooms.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside (Cozy Pool View King 175 SQF)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 175 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 175 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Poolside (Petite Pool View Queen 135 SQF)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 175 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Lower State, a neighborhood in Santa Barbara, Moxy Santa Barbara is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Travelers looking for local activities can try Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Santa Barbara Bowl. Santa Barbara City College and Upper State Street are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
12 E Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Santa Barbara Bowl - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 3 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Agria Specialty Ales - Santa Barbara Taproom - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Santo Mezcal - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Loquita - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Broad Street Oyster Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Santa Barbara Roasting Company - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Moxy Santa Barbara

Hotel near Stearns Wharf
Located close to Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara City College, Moxy Santa Barbara provides a terrace, a library, and an outdoor entertainment area. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this hotel. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Outdoor furniture, concierge services, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Moxy Santa Barbara have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Recycling, communal kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 35 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Wayfarer Hostel
Wayfarer Hostel Santa Barbara
Wayfarer Santa Barbara
Wayfarer Hotel Santa Barbara
Wayfarer Hotel
The Waterman
The Wayfarer
Moxy Santa Barbara Hotel
Moxy Santa Barbara Santa Barbara
Moxy Santa Barbara Hotel Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

Does Moxy Santa Barbara have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Moxy Santa Barbara?

As of Oct 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Moxy Santa Barbara on Oct 26, 2025 start from $220.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Moxy Santa Barbara pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Moxy Santa Barbara?

Self parking is available for USD 35 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Moxy Santa Barbara?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Moxy Santa Barbara?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Moxy Santa Barbara located?

Located in Lower State, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara Harbor, and Santa Barbara City College. Santa Barbara Bowl and Upper State Street are also within 3 mi (5 km). Santa Barbara Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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