Title: Where to Stay in Santa Barbara: Best neighborhoods | Expedia.com [Hotels in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Hotels.d602277.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Vacation-Rentals.d602277.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Santa Barbara](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Santa Barbara](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Barbara.d602277.Car-Rental-Guide)[Santa Barbara Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara.d602277.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Where to stay ## in Santa Barbara ## Visit Santa Barbara Top-rated places to stay near the beach in Santa Barbara Best places to stay for families Top luxury accommodations in Santa Barbara Best places to stay with pools Best places to stay for travelers on a budget Where to stay near the airport [Santa Barbara Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara.dx602277) ## Santa Barbara is calling! Discover its beaches, wineries, oceanfront, and more. Explore the seaside area of Santa Barbara—beaches, shopping, and sights from Granada Theatre to Arlington Theater. ![United States of America which includes farmland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602277/48291bab-368c-4146-9e4c-b54a801a37a3.jpg) ![Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes a luxury hotel or resort and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6177264/35515636-c1e2-4fd8-9ed4-32c9dd451a7f.jpg) ![Channel Islands National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922900658/7979eb89-463e-4be7-95af-b1da38a6179b.jpg) ![El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park featuring a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161030/014e4c2d-dea4-45c3-89fb-75c35e091272.jpg) ![Santa Barbara County Courthouse which includes an administrative buidling, a garden and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6177264/c1bf1bec-994b-4ce4-8368-65462c1b0fb9.jpg) ![Ventura which includes a pebble beach and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922700953/6180ef5f-000c-477a-9d51-f442c7ba7bcc.jpg) ## Top-rated places to stay near the beach in Santa Barbara [Simpson House Inn](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Simpson-House-Inn.h1000868.Hotel-Information) is a resort featuring 2 restaurants and a full-service spa that gets good reviews by beach travelers for its prime location and helpful staff. It's located a 11-minute walk from East Beach, so you'll be well situated for your beach vacation. [Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Cheshire-Cat-Inn-Cottages.h57214.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring 2 outdoor pools and free WiFi that gets good reviews by beach travelers for its proximity to shopping and helpful staff. It's located just steps from West Beach. [La Playa Inn](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-La-Playa-Inn.h27343.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring 2 hot tubs and free WiFi that gets good reviews by beach travelers for its proximity to shopping and helpful staff. It's located just steps from West Beach. #### Recommended hotels ## Best places to stay for families [Inn By The Harbor](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Inn-By-The-Harbor.h34495.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring an outdoor pool and free parking that guests like for its spacious rooms and central location. Your family will be well placed to visit Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, located close by. [Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Hilton-Santa-Barbara-Beachfront-Resort.h17955.Hotel-Information) is a resort featuring an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants that guests like for its helpful staff and central location. Your family will be well placed to visit Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, located close by. [Lavender Inn by the Sea](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Lavender-Inn-By-The-Sea.h84820.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring an outdoor pool and free parking that guests like for its comfortable rooms and proximity to shopping. Your family will be well placed to visit Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, located close by. #### Recommended hotels ## Top luxury accommodations in Santa Barbara [Rosewood Miramar Beach](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Rosewood-Miramar-Beach.h26750619.Hotel-Information) is luxury a hotel featuring 4 restaurants and 3 bars. [El Encanto Santa Barbara](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-El-Encanto-Santa-Barbara.h20448.Hotel-Information) is luxury a hotel featuring 2 restaurants and a full-service spa. You'll also be close to Mission Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Bowl. [Hotel Californian](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Hotel-Californian.h18374097.Hotel-Information) is luxury a hotel featuring 3 restaurants and a full-service spa, and guests like its prime location and helpful staff. #### Recommended hotels ## Best places to stay with pools [Beachside Inn](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Beachside-Inn.h7687.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring an outdoor pool and free breakfast. Guests like its proximity to shopping and convenient parking. It's located just steps from Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach. [Harbor View Inn](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Harbor-View-Inn.h905486.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring a kid's pool and a fitness center. Guests like its proximity to shopping and helpful staff. [Santa Barbara Inn](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Santa-Barbara-Inn.h34492.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Guests like its prime location and dining options. #### Recommended hotels ## Best places to stay for travelers on a budget [Inn By The Harbor](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Inn-By-The-Harbor.h34495.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring free breakfast and free WiFi that guests like for its prime location and helpful staff. It's just a short 8-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor. [Beachside Inn](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Beachside-Inn.h7687.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring free buffet breakfast and free WiFi that guests like for its proximity to shopping and convenient parking. [Castillo Inn at the Beach](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Castillo-Inn-At-The-Beach.h18644.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring free WiFi and free parking that guests like for its prime location and helpful staff. #### Recommended hotels ## Where to stay near the airport [Rosewood Miramar Beach](https://www.expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Hotels-Rosewood-Miramar-Beach.h26750619.Hotel-Information) is a hotel featuring an airport shuttle and 2 outdoor pools. #### Recommended hotels ### Other places like Santa Barbara ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app