Waterfront

Santa Barbara

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Popular places to visit

Santa Barbara Harbor

Santa Barbara Harbor

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Santa Barbara Harbor
Leadbetter Beach

Leadbetter Beach

5/5(3 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Leadbetter Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Barbara. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.

Leadbetter Beach
East Beach

East Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at East Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the cycling trails.

East Beach

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 cycling trails.

Cabrillo Pavillion

Chase Palm Park

Chase Palm Park is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Chase Palm Park

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.

Cabrillo Bike Path

Things to do

Checking out the sea lions

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

€48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara

Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara

€165
per traveller
Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals

Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals

€23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals
Picture 1 for Activity West Beach: Kayak Rental

West Beach: Kayak Rental

€13
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
West Beach: Kayak Rental
Santa Barbara Kayak Tour with a view of the Mountains and Stearns Warf

Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide

€48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

€13
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
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Top hotels in Waterfront

Beachside Inn
Beachside Inn
3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €233 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
€233
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"The property is located across from the beach, and convenient stores and shopping centers are also just minutes away by car, which is very convenient. The staff was friendly, helpful, understanding, and accommodating. They offered complimentary fruit and wine in the lobby, and a free breakfast was ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Beachside Inn
Hotel Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is €257 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
€257
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Just loved that you could walk out of lobby and turn right for bars and restaurants and left for shopping with no cars."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Hotel Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3 out of 5
3850 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is €175 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
€175
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Clean nice property conveniently located breakfast included is a plus"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Sandpiper Lodge
Sandpiper Lodge
2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is €117 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
€117
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,588 reviews)
Nice stay
"Nice little hotel. Good value for the family two bedroom booking. Great price for Santa Barbara. The continental breakfast is nothing special but enough: breads, yogurt, oatmeal packets, bananas, and beverages."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Sandpiper Lodge
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is €224 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
€224
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"I liked the rooms,service nice.The location was a bit off"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,743 reviews)
"Every thing is good: staff, facility, room service and cleanliness"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront

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Santa Barbara Beach

4.5/5(67 area reviews)

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara Beach
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East Beach

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

East Beach
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The Funk Zone

5/5(6 area reviews)

Travellers 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.

The Funk Zone
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Lower State

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.

Lower State
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Eastside

While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastside
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West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

West Beach

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