Santa Barbara Hotel Guide. Hotels in Waterfront, Santa Barbara, United States of America

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Top Trending Hotels Near Waterfront, Santa Barbara

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1233)
"Amazing stay "
The price is €301
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1618)
"Close to a lot of places and restaurants "
The price is €252
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Inn By The Harbor
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1758)
"Excellent location,best staff"
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Social Stays
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher

Social Stays

1.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16)
"It's a hostel, but it was very nice, and very clean. "
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Social Stays
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"Friendly staff and easy check in"
The price is €157
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Room, 1 King Bed (Deck) | Terrace/patio

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1014)
"Great location! "
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
Restaurant

Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (660)
"From the proprietors to the premises, the entire stay was exceptionally charming. They’ve thought of all the comforts at this well cared for, quaint and establishment."
The price is €312
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
La Playa Inn
Front of property – evening/night

La Playa Inn

2.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Great property!"
The price is €254
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
La Playa Inn
Casa Jardin
Premium Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Casa Jardin

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (179)
"Beautifully maintained, quiet, incredibly walkable "
Casa Jardin
The Craft House Inn
1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

The Craft House Inn

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6)
"Nicely decorated and comfortable. Great amenities and outdoor space. Loved the craftsman vibe."
The price is €257
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
The Craft House Inn
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Room, 1 Queen Bed | BBQ/picnic Area

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Our stay here was fabulous! Nearly restaurants are excellent and close to the beach! We love biking in the area and that is a huge bonus!! "
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Sandpiper Lodge
Lobby sitting area

Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1616)
"It’s a nice and affordable place to stay in Santa Barbara"
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Sandpiper Lodge
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 9 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Great place to stay!"
The price is €183
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Room amenity

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1038)
"Location was fantastic, comfortable room and great staff"
The price is €151
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Beachside Inn
Free daily buffet breakfast

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1013)
"Good place basic breakfast great location lived the hotel decor highly recommend "
The price is €238
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Beachside Inn
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"It’s a wonderful getaway with the most beautiful ocean views. "
The price is €199
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (514)
"Staff and service was truly remarkable! Loved my stay "
The price is €914
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Courtyard

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Great location "
The price is €183
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
The Franciscan Hotel
Front of property

The Franciscan Hotel

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1022)
"Location was great and room was clean. "
The Franciscan Hotel
The De La Vina Inn
Front of property

The De La Vina Inn

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (51)
"Beautiful room with a fireplace, and Jacuzzi tub. Easy check-in, quiet and very romantic. Definitely will book again when in the Santa Barbara area."
The price is €206
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
The De La Vina Inn
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Where to stay in Waterfront

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

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.

Santa Barbara Beach map

Santa Barbara Beach

8 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Downtown Santa Barbara map

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.

East Beach map

East Beach

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

West Beach map

West Beach

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

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?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Leadbetter Beach, Chase Palm Park and Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center. You could also plan a visit to East Beach or Santa Barbara Harbor 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.