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ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to Santa Barbara Harbor

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ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel offers beachside charm with practical perks like in-room WiFi and a grab-and-go morning meal. The helpful staff can point guests toward nearby adventures at Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, both within easy walking distance.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
134 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

  • West Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Barbara City College - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Stearns Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Barbara Station - 5 min walk
  • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪SB Biergarten - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chad’s - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Loquita - ‬4 min walk

About this property

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Hostel near Santa Barbara Harbor
Consider a stay at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel and take advantage of free to-go breakfast, a firepit, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), barbecue grills, and outdoor furniture
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • Heating and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

I.T.H. Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel Santa Barbara
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel?

As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel on Nov 10, 2025 start from $119.56, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel?

Self parking is available for USD 20 per night.

What time is check-in at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Harbor. West Beach and Reagan Ranch Center are also within 5 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 162 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hostel! Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MEAGHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great spot! From the first intro to the property and staff to the end of my stay it was perfect. Great space, very clean, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The dorms were cozyand the beds were surprisingly comfy. There’s a common area where you can hang out, cook, or just chill, which was very nice. In the future will pick bed by the window. Many different age groups from everywhere. Parking was convenient. Thanks for your kindness and hospitality Drew!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baptiste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spend a great night there !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really cute place, very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sparse but Great

Great location, friendly staff, right price. Even had pancakes you could make for breakfast and full kitchen for cooking dinner. Can walk from there to Piers with fabulous restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Such a fun stay at ITH Santa Barbara!

Everyone at the hostel, employees and other hostel goers alike, were so friendly and welcoming! We really enjoyed participating in the group activities the hostel offered. Great accommodations too - comfy bed, clean bathrooms, fun lobby to hang out. And i would be remiss not to mention the awesome make-your-own pancake breakfast. We would 100% stay at ITH again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shadoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a. Really good place if you're looking to stay in a really comfortable quite spot with great people. I'll definitely go back when I'm in Santa Barbara
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

one of the best hostels

It was really nice. Staff really friendly. Everything is clean. And also the fact that they offer community events ever day for the guest is just a biiiiiggg plus
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sherry Belen

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I was never informed that we had to take out our sheets before checking out. The guy at the front desk named Drew (the ginger guy) did not even bother to explain properly or even stand up to show us where to put them. I had to ask again where to go. He was on his phone, never even bothered checking if we did it correctly or guiding us, and did not even bother checking our names upon check-out. The place really has potential, but you need to properly explain your rules, because paying $150 for a private room where we still have to take out the sheets ourselves sounds very unreasonable. I know it's not a hotel, but I've never been to a hostel where you have to take out the sheets. It would have been okay if it was explained before checking in, but it wasn't. Furthermore, the front desk staff lacked the decency to properly explain things to guests. Another guest approached us, saying she had never seen any private room guests taking out sheets before. She spoke with Drew, and he just shrugged it off like he didn't even care. We then had to ask again if we were, in fact, required to do it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff, great location, good building, and friendly visitors. Would come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay! I had a room in the "dorm" and it was quiet and convenient. It's near the train station and walkable to the harbor, pier, and downtown. Everyone was so polite and friendly! The place was clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ezra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the nicest hostels

This was one of the nicest hostels I've ever stayed in. Granted, it's only a hostel bed, but the staff was very friendly on check-in, the hostel is in a great location just near the restaurants and the beach (and the train station!), and they even hosted a special social event on Friday night where I met some people.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the best place to meet new people and make friends. Everyone is very friendly and respectful. I totally recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Skylar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had to listen to drunk 38 year olds talk about how all American women are awful and the only good ones are in SE Asia or E Europe - and when I walked away back to my bunk, was confronted by one of them and I said I didn’t like how he was speaking about women it made him sound gross so he hit me in the face while I was literally sitting on my own bunk bed. Staff allowed him to stay. I left for my own safety. No manager contacted me at all. They don’t seem concerned at all,
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed one night but wished I could have stayed longer. The staff immediately made me feel welcome. The bunk beds were cozy and I loved the privacy curtains. They've created a nice community for travelers. The location is great, an easy walk to State St. and right by the train station, which is how I was traveling. I visited another hostel in San Diego later in my trip and they paled in comparison. I look forward to when I can return and spend more time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Utsav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tanyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great money saving stay

Cute place. Clean and friendly. If you don’t mind sharing a room with others, it’s much better than $400 for motel 6. They even organize activities and provide yoga mats for use. The only reason they didn’t get a perfect score is they need to oil the hinge on door 5 that squeals every time someone gets up in the middle of the night. And they should disclose there is a train that blows it’s whistle when it passes by your window.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was surprised to end up in a dormitory instead of a single room but figured out I had clicked the wrong button on expedia using my mobile. The mobile app does not define pages that well is what I feel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Saji

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
TV was not working and with kids on board had to check out immediately. Not sure if I would get a refund
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could not locate this place for a few minutes as I arrived on my first night but discovered it was down the winding road on Yanonnall St from US-101 South. This was the only affordable place; yet, the location and the staff were excellent. The parking was good. It is walkable to Stearn's Wharf/Pier and extremely close to State St (the main drag). Approximately, a ten-minute walk to the nearest convenience stores. I visited the Pres. Reagan Ranch Museum- a short walk. I drove to Carpinteria (under 10 miles) for a surf lesson- no problem. In the late afternoon/evenings, I would briefly sit on the lounge chair outside for a little rest. I also used my PC inside near the front desk. On my first night, I purchased a locker from the front desk to store my backpack that stored my PC. One negative- the Men's Room running water pressure was slow & one of the faucets did not work. I recommend this place for a serene weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband was in town just to drop of some of my son's belongings and needed a place to rest before driving back home...literally less than an 24 hour trip. Hotels were either sold out, super far or ridiculously priced at over $400/night. I saw the hostel & he said he loved the idea...meeting new people, having a place to sleep, being downtown and you can't beat the rate. I did get him the private bedroom because he snores. Eeek, don't tell him I shared that on the internet! He checked in rather late at 9pm and was welcomed in by Hailey. She shared the rules, gave him a quick tour of the hostel and he left his backpack in his room and went out to find some dinner. He shared that it was such a relaxed environment: people working on their laptops, chatting by the fire pit, cooking up a meal, and sharing a beer. When he came back most people had gone to bed. He used the restroom which he said were spotless, went to bed and slept all night. He commented that the hostel was super clean, trendy, and really had a great atmosphere. Everything is so close by and while the crowd was younger than him, he said it's definitely a place he'd come back to and said he thinks I'd love it too!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mei Qi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location close to the Amtrak station, sufficient restrooms for use, free breakfast as described, however there was no air conditioning in the room, just a portable fan available.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025