Waterfront, CA

Santa Barbara

A marshland next to a public beach. Situated about 100 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, is being promoted as the "American Riviera" due to her Mediterranean-like climate.
A marshland next to a public beach. Situated about 100 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, is being promoted as the "American Riviera" due to her Mediterranean-like climate.
Not a long drive from LA , good for a nice day getaway
Santa Barbara is very quaint! It is amazing to walk along the beach and the streets. This town is more than beautiful.
Santa Barbara

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Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
$242 nightly
The price is $276 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$276 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,216 reviews)
Yes all of it was great

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Hotel Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
$104 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
$119 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,226 reviews)
Good staff. Clean facility.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
$223 nightly
The price is $255 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$255 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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! (1,857 reviews)
Room was very clean and comfortable

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Inn By The Harbor
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
$162 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$189 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,044 reviews)
We found the room layout, cleanliness, and amenities to exceed our expectations. The location is a few miles from Downtown, getting there and back was quite convenient and not an impediment. I would return to this property.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
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
$128 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
$145 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,144 reviews)
Comfortable room, nice breakfast,and Jake the Manager was very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
The Milo

The Milo

3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
$245 nightly
The price is $280 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$280 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,528 reviews)
The room was beautiful. But very loud.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

The Milo
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Santa Barbara Aerial Panorama. Scenic shot of Pier and beach

Santa Barbara Beach

4.5/5(1,188 area reviews)

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara Beach
A marshland next to a public beach. Situated about 100 miles north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, is being promoted as the "American Riviera" due to her Mediterranean-like climate.

East Beach

4.5/5(529 area reviews)

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

East Beach
Sunset on the pier beach

The Funk Zone

4.5/5(132 area reviews)

Travelers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.

The Funk Zone
Santa Barbara's Moreton Bay Fig Tree

Lower State

4.5/5(58 area reviews)

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.

Lower State
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Eastside

Eastside might not have many top sights, but Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Eastside
Santa Barbara Beach, California

West Beach

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

West Beach


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