Santa Barbara Beach, CA

Santa Barbara

A coastal town with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.
A marina with numerous boats docked, a pier extending into the water, and a backdrop of mountains and a sunset sky.
A pier with lights reflecting on the water, a flag, and buildings in the background.
A calm body of water with a pier extending into it, a ship docked at the pier, and mountains in the background.
A sunset over a calm body of water with a distant shoreline and a building on the right.

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Santa Barbara Beach Hotel Deals

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$211 nightly
The price is $239 total per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
$239 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,314 reviews)
"A clean, comfortable room. Nothing fancy but a good base for seeing Santa Barbara. Close to restaurants and the beach. The breakfast was limited and the pool is tiny. Friendly, helpful staff and quiet rooms."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
$280 nightly
The price is $319 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$319 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,232 reviews)
"The location is definitely the biggest advantage of this hotel, and the breakfast was quite good. The staff was friendly and the room was generally clean. However, the rooms are very outdated and don’t justify the price. The bathroom sink wouldn’t drain properly, and the refrigerator didn’t work ..."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

Beachside Inn
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
$296 nightly
The price is $338 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$338 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,891 reviews)
"Very good in general. Great location near the beach (5 minute walk) and pier (15 minute walk). Solid breakfast. Chairs in the room were not very comfortable."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

Inn By The Harbor
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
$326 nightly
The price is $372 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$372 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (351 reviews)
"Great hotel."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 out of 5
109 Bath Street Santa Barbara CA
$231 nightly
The price is $263 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$263 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,215 reviews)
"Really clean and spacious room we stayed in the ground floor king, bed was a slat bed which can be interesting if you're not used to it. There was also noise coming down from Level 1 footsteps etc but overall well located, friendly and accommodating staff. Yummy cookies at 3pm!!"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

The Franciscan Hotel
Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian

5 out of 5
36 State Street Santa Barbara CA
$525 nightly
The price is $600 total per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$600 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (975 reviews)
"There access to apps such as Netflix was not working and only a handful of TV stations that were. When I mentioned it to the manager he said yeah they've been working on it but offered no compensation and that was our one night just to enjoy our hotel room we room service but couldn't watch any movies ..."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

Hotel Californian
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Where to stay in Santa Barbara Beach

Find the best Santa Barbara Beach areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Santa Barbara Beach
Learn more about Santa Barbara Beach

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

West Beach

While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach.

East Beach

East Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

Lower State

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like Reagan Ranch Center and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.



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