Waterfront, CA
Santa Barbara
Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Leadbetter Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Leadbetter Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Barbara. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.
East Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at East Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the seaside or seek out the biking trails.
Cabrillo Pavillion
Cabrillo Pavillion is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the biking trails.
Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center
Explore the lovely green spaces of Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and enjoy the biking trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Cabrillo Bike Path
You can take time to visit Cabrillo Bike Path during your travels to Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht with Full Bar
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Waterfront Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
Courteous, friendly, helpful staff, spotless room, great amenities, Starbucks next-door. Loved our stay there. Can't wait to return!
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
Cle as n room
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Beachside Inn
Very clean room, great staff, and location is fantastic.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Very nice room. Excellent staff. The pool and jacuzzi are a Nice. I would love to stay there again.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Inn By The Harbor
Room was clean and promptly cleaned every morning. The courtyard is adorable—lots of foliage, pool and jacuzzi, umbrellas and green. Very quiet and relaxing in the jacuzzi every morning. The breakfast was very good as well, a few steps up from continental for sure. My only issue came with my room ...
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Great location and employees.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Waterfront
Santa Barbara Beach
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.
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.
The Funk Zone
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.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.
Eastside
Eastside might not have many top sights, but Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West Beach
While visiting West Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum.
