Into learning about epic ocean endeavors? The artifacts and exhibits at Santa Barbara Maritime Museum showcase a proud seafaring heritage.

You're spoiled for sightseeing choice when staying in Santa Barbara Beach. Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is a good place to kick off here, but there are plenty of other worthy sights to visit. Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Mission Santa Barbara, and Presidio Santa Barbara are near the display of maritime artifacts and and will cap off your day nicely.

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ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Santa Barbara Beach

$412

per person

Jan 16 - Jan 19

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Seattle (SEA) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

9/10 Wonderful! (166 reviews)

Everyone is always amazing!

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

Los Aguajes

Santa Barbara Beach

$914

per person

Jan 22 - Jan 25

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Minneapolis (MSP) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

7/10 Good! (7 reviews)

Location was great…property was peaceful and well kept. Felt safe to walk to dining and grocery. We did enjoy our stay here however i need to point a couple of concerns out… The couch really needs to be steam cleaned or replaced. It was stained and dirty, we placed a sheet on cushions in order to sit on it. Floors did not look dirty but when i wiped spilled water from it the napkin turned black. I clorox wiped the floor just to feel comfortable. I think housekeeping needs to be more detailed when cleaning.

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Santa Barbara Beach

$876

per person

Feb 25 - Mar 1

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (JFK) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

8/10 Very Good! (979 reviews)

Room was nice it was a little small, but clean and quaint, we enjoyed the fire pit in the lobby patio and restaurant on site.

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

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