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Waterfront Hotel Guide - LGBT-Friendly Hotels in Waterfront, Santa Barbara

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Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
Carpinteria
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1352)
"Really nice hotel"
United States
Denesse
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
Carpinteria
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Great customer service and large, comfortable rooms!"
United States
Barry
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1100)
"Great place."
Canada
Mario
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Comfort Apartment, 1 King Bed | Exterior
Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (128)
"Beautiful property . Clean and aesthetically appealing . Dog friendly had me sold ! "
United States
Sheryl
Casa De La Vina
Reception
The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"We enjoyed our stay!!"
United States
Matthew
The Inn at East Beach
Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1005)
"Great stay"
United States
Scott
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Riviera Beach House
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View | Living area
Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (83)
"Great location and very nice room. Great stay! Will def go back. "
United States
Ambar
The price is €189
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Casa Riviera
Front of property – evening/night
La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Clean room, kind and helpful staff, great parking, great location, very good breakfast "
United States
Luciana Adgemian Menani
The price is €182
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
La Playa Inn
Terrace/patio
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (157)
"We always stay at this Hilton when we visit Santa Barbara."
United States
Deborah
The price is €205
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Property entrance
Palmoro House

Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (307)
"Very friendly and gracious staff. The sister property is lovely. There is a significant construction project in the lot across the street which detracted from the charm of the neighborhood. "
United States
Amy
The price is €147
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Palmoro House
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Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

The Milo

The Milo

10/10 Excellent
"Yes they were. Both check-in and valet parking."
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
The Milo
El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful property! This was my first time here. The only problems were: 1) There was no coffee available in the morning until you were seated. Most hotels I have been to have a coffee station. We were told the person at the front desk could give us a cup of coffee but it would be only black coffee. 2) There was only 1 waiter during breakfast time on Monday morning, so the service was very slow. "
Shelley 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
El Encanto Santa Barbara

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Frequently asked questions

Looking for an LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Waterfront?
Consider this your open invitation to pack your bags and find Waterfront hotels that are members of the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association on our website. Discover the people, places and traditions found only in Waterfront.
What should I see while I'm in Waterfront?
During your trip, get out and enjoy everything Waterfront has to offer. You and your travelling companions may want to visit East Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Leadbetter Beach. While you're here, create some great memories of your trip with stops at West Beach, Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.
What is an LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Waterfront?
LGBTQ-friendly hotels welcome all travellers who identify as LGBTQIA+. Expedia has compiled a selection of LGBTQ-friendly hotels worldwide. In Waterfront, these hotels prioritise a diverse environment in which guests are welcomed, respected and not obliged to declare or hide their sexual orientation.
What can I expect from an LGBTQ-friendly Waterfront hotel?
Take a holiday from the ordinary; stay at an LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Waterfront, and the staff will help you explore the local gay scene and the LGBTQ+ culture. Some of Expedia's LGBTQ-friendly hotels go the extra mile and offer wedding ceremonies and honeymoon packages for same-sex couples.