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Our top choices for Santa Barbara family-friendly hotels

A swimming pool with a diving board, surrounded by a red fence and trees.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden flooring, and a dining area with orange chairs and a table.
A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and a cabinet with a television mounted above.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of palm trees and a balcony.

1. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
€183
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.
A motel sign with a large number '6' and the word 'Motel' on a wooden board.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two surfboards, a 'Welcome' sign, and an orange sofa.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

2. Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
€142
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
A building entrance with a tiled floor, an arched doorway, and large potted plants.
A covered outdoor patio with a checkered floor, seating arrangements, and potted plants.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, a shower, and a door leading to another room.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a spiral staircase leading to an upper level.

3. Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
Oak Park
€232
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Casa Iglesia
A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a building in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with red umbrellas.
A lush garden with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a small bridge.

4. Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
  • Family fun takes flight at this poolside paradise with free breakfast and airport shuttle just minutes from the beach.
€184
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.
A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with chairs and a table, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A table with a pitcher, wine glasses, and snacks by a window with a view of palm trees and a building.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a pergola with vines, and a view of greenery.

5. Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Holiday memories in the making at this Santa Barbara harbour retreat with complimentary bikes for family beach days.
€224
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Inn By The Harbor
Two women walking on a sidewalk with a garden and a building in the background.
A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, white cabinetry, wicker furniture, and a large window.
A bicycle parked outside a building with a tiled floor and a glass door.

6. Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
  • Family fun awaits at this California hotel with beachside location, outdoor pools, and complimentary bike rentals.
€228
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Lavender Inn by the Sea
A gated entrance with an arch covered in greenery, a tiled pathway, and a building with a balcony.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, patterned chairs, and artwork on the walls.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of greenery.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating options, and a large window with curtains.

7. FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
€192
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and a building in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of a balcony with a pool.
A hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a mountain backdrop.

8. Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Oak Park
€175
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
A VAGABOND INN sign, a building with a balcony, and palm trees.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a fenced pool, and a building with a balcony in the background.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a towel rack with towels.
A reception desk with a VAGABOND INN sign, a clock, and framed pictures on the wall.

9. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
North State
€100
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a view of palm trees and a marina through the windows.
A breakfast bar with various food items, beverages, and a coffee machine.
A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".

10. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
€225
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Santa Barbara

Pool
Breakfast included
Water park
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Santa Barbara

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of palm trees and a balcony.
A lobby with a wooden floor, two patterned armchairs, a small table, and a wall with three framed pictures.
A building entrance with a set of stairs leading up to a door marked with the number 128.

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Beach
€183
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.
A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with chairs and a table, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A table with a pitcher, wine glasses, and snacks by a window with a view of palm trees and a building.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a pergola with vines, and a view of greenery.

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
€224
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Inn By The Harbor
A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a bench. There are two doors leading to a balcony, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a covered walkway, and a view of the street.

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
€243
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Two Adirondack chairs facing a small table on a balcony with a view of the ocean and palm trees.
A motel sign with a large number '6' and the word 'Motel' on a wooden board.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two surfboards, a 'Welcome' sign, and an orange sofa.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
€142
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, white cabinetry, wicker furniture, and a large window.
A table with a pitcher of dark liquid, a clear pitcher, and glasses, along with small bowls of pretzels and nuts.
A beachside path with bicycles, palm trees, and a clear sky.

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
€228
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Lavender Inn by the Sea
A gated entrance with an arch covered in greenery, a tiled pathway, and a building with a balcony.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, patterned chairs, and artwork on the walls.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of a balcony with palm trees.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating options, and a large window with curtains.

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
€192
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a building in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with red umbrellas.
A lush garden with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a small bridge.

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
€184
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
A patio with striped sofas and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and flowers.
A hotel room with a large window, two chairs, a small table, and a lamp.
A living room with a round coffee table, two sofas, and a large window with a view of palm trees and a beach.
A two-story building with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden with flowering plants and a tree.

The Milo

The Milo
Santa Barbara Beach
€290
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
The Milo
A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of a balcony with a pool.
A spacious living area with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase.
A hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a mountain backdrop.

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Oak Park
€175
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
A reception area with a counter, potted plants, a coffee station, and a view through large glass doors.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a television on a dresser.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Inn at East Beach," a covered patio area, and bicycles parked outside.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street and palm trees outside.

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
€135
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Inn at East Beach
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Santa Barbara

A large, two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.
A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with chairs and a table, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A table with a pitcher, wine glasses, and snacks by a window with a view of palm trees and a building.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a pergola with vines, and a view of greenery.

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
Santa Barbara Beach
€224
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Inn By The Harbor
A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a building in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with red umbrellas.
A lush garden with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a small bridge.

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
€184
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
A multi-story building with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a bench. There are two doors leading to a balcony, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a covered walkway, and a view of the street.

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
€243
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
A bright kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor patio.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, white cabinetry, wicker furniture, and a large window.
A table with a pitcher of dark liquid, a clear pitcher, and glasses, along with small bowls of pretzels and nuts.
A beachside path with bicycles, palm trees, and a clear sky.

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
Santa Barbara Beach
€228
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Lavender Inn by the Sea
A gated entrance with an arch covered in greenery, a tiled pathway, and a building with a balcony.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, round tables, patterned chairs, and artwork on the walls.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of a balcony with palm trees.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, multiple seating options, and a large window with curtains.

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott

FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
North State
€192
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott
A reception area with a counter, potted plants, a coffee station, and a view through large glass doors.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a television on a dresser.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Inn at East Beach," a covered patio area, and bicycles parked outside.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the street and palm trees outside.

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
Santa Barbara Beach
€135
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Inn at East Beach
A restaurant with wooden floors, wicker chairs, and hanging plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of a balcony with a pool.
A spacious living area with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase.
A hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a mountain backdrop.

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
Oak Park
€175
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara
A courtyard with a curved seating area, a fire pit, and a bicycle.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with a view of a balcony.
A building with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a well-lit exterior.
A hotel with a Mediterranean architectural style, featuring a balcony with potted plants, a well-lit entrance, and a sign indicating it is a Casa Del Mar Inn.

Casa Del Mar Inn

Casa Del Mar Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
€194
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Casa Del Mar Inn
A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and a building labeled "Sea Landing."
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a view of palm trees and a marina through the windows.
A breakfast bar with various food items, beverages, and a coffee machine.
A reception desk with a wooden wall and a sign that reads "West Beach Inn".

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Santa Barbara Beach
€225
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a runway and palm trees.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious lobby with modern seating, a high ceiling, and a large arched window.
A coastal hotel with a beach view, palm trees, and mountainous background.

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Santa Barbara Beach
€264
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Loved this place!! Walkable to many awesome places- winery’s, coffee, cafes, funk zone- etc. I loved the suites, they were so nice and the pool, although small, was a great spot to relax. 10/10 will be back!"
Jennifer 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Very friendly staff and clean room."
natalie 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Sandpiper Lodge
Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

8/10 Good
"Lovely courtyard. The staff was professional, kind, and helpful. Some areas needed cosmetic attention. Walls repainted, replace old used furniture Newer carpets. Loved the bedding and pillows"
Janita 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Lemon Tree Inn
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Quiet. Friendly staff, great location, terrific breakfast."
Bob 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
The Franciscan Hotel
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

8/10 Good
"Clean room and property. Excellent location"
Kurt 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent service and great staff."
Thanh 1-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Hotel Santa Barbara
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

8/10 Good
"It was OK"
Diana 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Beachside Inn
La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Such a beautiful place. We stayed here for one night and definitely will come back again."
WENHUAN 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
La Playa Inn
El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"We lived the experience! Will go back"
Stephen 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
El Encanto Santa Barbara

Frequently asked questions

What's Santa Barbara like for family-friendly holidays?
You may want to consider the walkable destination of Santa Barbara if you've been thinking about a trip for the whole family. The cycling trails, beaches and cafes are just some of the things that make this an attractive spot for a family holiday. Arrange a flight into Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal), which is the closest airport, or Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is located 24.7 mi (39.7 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Santa Barbara?
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara is a hotel with an outdoor pool and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices for your child-friendly holiday include Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort and Inn By The Harbor.
How many family hotels can I expect to find in Santa Barbara?
Expedia has 17 hotels in Santa Barbara that are great for families.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Santa Barbara?
The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 13°C. Average annual precipitation for Santa Barbara is 392 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in Santa Barbara?
While you are holidaying in Santa Barbara, you and the family may want to see some interesting spots such as Arlington Theater and Lobero Theater. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Santa Barbara Bowl and Stearns Wharf.
What's the best way for us to get around Santa Barbara?
To see more of the larger area, take a train from Santa Barbara Station. Santa Barbara might not have many public transport choices, so consider renting a car to explore more.