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Top Trending Hotels Near Waterfront, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
3 outdoor pools, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great property"
The price is €488
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, 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, (1006)
"Clean, friendly staff, beautiful grounds"
The price is €166
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Terrace/patio

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (492)
"Excellent location"
The price is €271
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1178)
"Nice location. Have stayed multiple times, and this time was a pleasant experience."
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
1 Bedroom, Accessible, Balcony (w/ bathtub) | Balcony view

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great place to stay"
The price is €186
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Exterior

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Great breakfast, conveniently located"
The price is €164
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Casa Del Sol
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (611)
"Comfortable quaint motel in quiet community."
Casa Del Sol
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (905)
"Great hotel to stay in Santa Barbara!"
The price is €179
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"I will stay at this hotel again! Everything was great!"
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1260)
"Super fun area and very clean hotel!"
The price is €124
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Beach

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (207)
"Great stay ! "
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1928)
"Clean room, friendly staff, walking distance of beach "
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Loved the room and location. Would definitely stay there again! "
The price is €206
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Hotel Santa Barbara
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1717)
"Great location and very hotel."
The price is €194
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Inn By The Harbor
Beachside Inn
View from property

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1067)
"Very good location, very friendly front desk staff "
The price is €165
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Beachside Inn
Mason Beach Inn
Front of property

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Beautiful hotel "
The price is €519
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Mason Beach Inn
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Sports facility

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (115)
"Must stay place beautiful pool, shopping and great ocean view "
The price is €257
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Front of property

Castillo Inn at the Beach

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Very clean and quiet and convenient to restaurant and pier"
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Sports facility

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Great stay"
The price is €159
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Property amenity

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (191)
"The hotel is hidden off the road and easy to miss, but the grounds of the property were beautiful. "
The price is €227
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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Where to stay in Waterfront

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

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

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

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 Santa Barbara County Courthouse might round out your trip.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum 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.

Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The location was central to exploring Santa Barbara."
Lynn 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Lemon Tree Inn

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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?

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.