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

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Top Trending Hotels Near Waterfront, Santa Barbara

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, (1010)
"Great location! "
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Front of property

Lavender Inn by the Sea

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1238)
"Great location, nice breakfast, spacious room, friendly staff, complimentary use of bikes. "
The price is €254
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Lavender Inn by the Sea
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 €105
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Social Stays
Beachside Inn
Free daily buffet breakfast

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"convenient to beach nice breakfast served"
The price is €233
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Beachside Inn
Harbor View Inn
Outdoor pool

Harbor View Inn

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"Great location and remodeled rooms. "
The price is €327
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Harbor View Inn
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)
"Beautiful property! The staff is very attentive and meet all your needs"
The price is €821
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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, (1746)
"Nice hotel and good breakfast and free parking walking distance to the beach and pier."
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
The Eagle Inn
Front of property

The Eagle Inn

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Perfect location with walking distance to State Street, train station, beach and pier areas. Super hospitable staff. "
The price is €305
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
The Eagle Inn
Inn By The Harbor
Exterior

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1615)
"Close to a lot of places and restaurants "
The price is €237
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Inn By The Harbor
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (353)
"Overall great experience, great location and the hospitality was amazing "
The price is €305
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Drift Santa Barbara, a Member of Design Hotels
Sandpiper Lodge
Lobby sitting area

Sandpiper Lodge

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1601)
"This is a very pleasant place to stay."
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Sandpiper Lodge
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1125)
"Great hotel"
The price is €158
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
La Playa Inn
Front of property – evening/night

La Playa Inn

2.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Great property!"
The price is €227
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
La Playa Inn
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, (1010)
"Great place to stay!"
The price is €191
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Ramada by Wyndham 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 €314
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Cheshire Cat Inn & Cottages
Agave Inn
Interior entrance

Agave Inn

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (702)
"Great place to stay for an affordable price!"
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Agave Inn
Hotel Santa Barbara
Front of property

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Although it was under construction, it was a very pleasant stay. The room was very nice and they were very accommodating. "
The price is €257
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Hotel Santa Barbara
Moxy Santa Barbara
Bar (on property)

Moxy Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (800)
"Nice staff very good location clean rooms"
The price is €289
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Moxy Santa Barbara
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Outdoor pool

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"It’s a wonderful getaway with the most beautiful ocean views. "
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Harbor House Inn
Front of property

Harbor House Inn

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Have stayed there many times and always enjoyed."
The price is €316
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Harbor House 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.