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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
15.8 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,416 reviews)
"Great location, easy parking. Staff was very friendly. Great motel to take the dogs."
United States
Teresa
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
23.1 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Easy parking excellent restaurant food Awesome staff Clean room"
United States
Raffy
The price is €215
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park, 3.5 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
"Such a beautiful property!! The room was spacious and had everything we could’ve needed, the bed was so comfortable. Super easy check in / check out process. Would definitely stay here again"
United States
Monique
The price is €283
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Casa Iglesia

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (362 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is €383
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Inn on Summer Hill

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
2.8 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (28 reviews)
"Home/room felt like home while our short stay away from home. Host was very helpful throughout our stay."
United States
Norma
The price is €241
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
The Craft House Inn

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (454 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Viviano
The price is €210
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Beach House Inn

Beach House Inn
2.0 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Newly renovated and cozy rooms located 2 minutes from the beach with friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend!"
United States
Justin
The price is €317
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Beach House Inn

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
3.4 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (582 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Dylan
The price is €727
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
El Encanto Santa Barbara

Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn
1.5 star property
6.2 km from Waterfront
6.6 out of 10, (1,015 reviews)
"Great plaxe to stay"
United States
David
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Rose Garden Inn

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"We had a very pleasant stay and definitely stay here again!"
United States
Andrea
The price is €198
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
6 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,014 reviews)
"Had a great nights stay and the receptionist was extremely helpful. Will be staying again when I come for my next fishing excursion"
United States
Phillip
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
13.8 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,253 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.5 star property
Laguna, 1.6 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (244 reviews)
"Love this place, always a great stay."
United States
Teresa Gayle Dumas
The price is €273
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Casa Riviera

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,015 reviews)
"Great location and outstanding property"
United States
Alec
The price is €319
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Santa Barbara Inn

Bath Street Inn

Bath Street Inn
3.5 star property
Oak Park, 3.3 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (358 reviews)
"Home away from home! Super cozy stay and everyone is super friendly! Would always recommend to stay here when visiting Sant Barbara"
United States
Luis
The price is €203
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Bath Street Inn

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,013 reviews)
"great location!"
United States
Karen
The price is €159
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
The Inn at East Beach

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
14.3 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,550 reviews)
"Very cozy wuth an elegant Spanish feel"
United States
Johanna
The price is €179
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.5 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (351 reviews)
"Very nice and clean facility, but kind of spendy, but I suppose that's what you have to do to stay across from the beach."
United States
Guy
The price is €363
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Jill
The price is €194
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Harbor House Inn
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Where to stay in Waterfront

Find the best Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and East Beach.

Montecito

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Montecito. A stop by Miramar Beach or Butterfly Beach might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

West Beach

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

East Beach

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is Waterfront like?
Travellers to the Waterfront neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit East Beach 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! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Waterfront.
What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
East Beach, Leadbetter Beach and West Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay in Waterfront. You could also plan a visit to Santa Barbara Harbor or Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center while you're in the neighbourhood. 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.