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Discover 1,446 Waterfront hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1010)
"Hotel Santa Barbara is so beautiful, has friendly and helpful staff, and its location is so convenient….close to everything! We really enjoyed our stay!"
The price is $227
$261 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Hotel Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1304)
"Great clean rooms with exceptional staff."
The price is $199
$235 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1602)
"Na"
The price is $269
$307 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Inn By The Harbor
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Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1027)
"The customer service was amazing, the room was clean, walking distance to the beach, comfy beds and great queen size sofa bed, safe atmosphere. It was a perfect stay for the family. "
The price is $205
$234 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1907)
"The stay was overall nice but the entire building was covered in scaffolding and had plastic over all the windows."
The price is $151
$172 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Amanzi Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"My husband and I came across this property as we were trying to look for an overnight stay for our anniversary and what really caught my attention was the price for a beachfront view! All the other properties we looked into in the Santa Barbara area was almost double the price. And if you’re okay with an outdated building/room but with the most spectacular beach view with listening to the waves crashing in the nighttime, then look no further! Yes, we were hesitant in the beginning because the ...
The price is $169
$190 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1010)
"Right on the beach, nice restaurants next door, great staff."
The price is $259
$295 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Riviera Beach House
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (879)
"It was awesome!"
The price is $265
$303 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Riviera Beach House
Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Close to pier. No fast food nearby, but there are restaurants. Room was comfortable."
The price is $278
$318 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Beachside Inn
Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (831)
"Great location. Everything was really nice. However not worth $1,090 a night."
The price is $747
$895 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Hotel Californian
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1011)
"Discovered Carpinteria quite by accident while road-tripping. It has much of the charm of Santa Barbara at half the price. From brewery to dinner to breakfast we found great food and a lively atmosphere. The hotel was attractive, the staff friendly and helpful. There is plenty of parking and is walkable to downtown. Most rooms have a balcony. Ours was over a lovely courtyard. The beds were quite comfortable. I would stay here again when visiting the area."
The price is $127
$142 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Ojai Valley Inn
5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Fantastic stay! Highly recommend. "
The price is $739
$909 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Ojai Valley Inn
The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"After the Manager(Ben) found a room that the tv worked in, our experience was wonderful. Would definitely stay there again. Very friendly staff. "
The price is $299
$341 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
The Franciscan Hotel
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (486)
"The property was beautiful and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly."
The price is $845
$965 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Stayed at the North building, great location. "
The price is $308
$351 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Harbor View Inn
Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (879)
"Great place"
The price is $184
$210 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Marina Beach Motel
Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (611)
"Perfect location. Property is well kept and clean. I just wish they don’t charge extra for parking. Would stay here again. "
The price is $279
$324 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
Mason Beach Inn
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1034)
"I did not like the strong smell of detergents used to clean the room, otherwise, everything was element!!"
The price is $89
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Motel 6 Ventura, CA - Beach
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
1.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (37)
"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. "
The price is $144
$165 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel
Travelers Beach Inn
2.0 star property
5.0 out of 10, (1006)
"Good"
The price is $61
$70 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Travelers Beach Inn
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Waterfront Travel Info

Number of reviews
19,572
Location
Santa Barbara, United States of America
Similar neighborhoods
West Beach, Santa Barbara Beach and North State
Accommodation
1,446 hotels
Known landmarks
Santa Barbara Zoo, Butterfly Beach and Leadbetter Beach
Known for
Watersports, coastal beaches and cycling
Lowest price
$61
Highest price
$845

Frequently asked questions

What is Waterfront like?

Travelers to the Waterfront neighborhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Be sure to check out Cabrillo Pavillion and Santa Barbara Harbor as part of your Waterfront travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waterfront, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Waterfront.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Waterfront?

For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Waterfront, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighborhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Cabrillo Pavillion, Leadbetter Beach, and Chase Palm Park. You could also plan a visit to Santa Barbara Harbor or East Beach while you're in the neighborhood. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Santa Barbara Deep Sea, and Stearns Wharf are just a few of the places to visit in and around Waterfront. Santa Barbara Art Foundry and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

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