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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, (1,001 reviews)
"We love the Cliffhouse in that’s why we come back time and time againand celebrate our anniversary at your lovely property"
United States
Trevor
The price is €177
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (357 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is €209
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Inn on Summer Hill

Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park, 3.5 km from Waterfront
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"This is a perfect hotel room. Clean, quiet and comfortable with a few well thought out luxury touches and the essentials we all want. Great value!"
United States
Sharon
The price is €175
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Casa Iglesia

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, (1,521 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Justin
The price is €151
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Best Western Plus Carpinteria 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
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (422 reviews)
"Staff was terrific and room was great size and cleanly and very cozy. As far as bed and breakfasts go this place was a 10/10."
United States
Ryan
The price is €164
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
13.8 km from Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,165 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Vagabond Inn Carpinteria North - Santa Barbara

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.8 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing stay! Will come back again!"
United States
Chaoqun
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
7.0 out of 10, Good, (667 reviews)
"Very quiet property, probably because this is a single story hotel. No walking heard from the ceiling."
United States
Esther
The price is €128
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Casa Del Sol

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
16 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Leticia I
The price is €168
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Montecito Inn

Montecito Inn
4.0 star property
3.8 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, good stuff perfect location."
United States
Anna
The price is €198
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Montecito 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Rooms were very clean, the location is fantastic, and they offer you bicycles to explore around. I loved sitting under the pergola and listening to the water fountain."
United States
Sergio
The price is €175
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Friendly staff, comfy bed, roomy shower, and good selection of TV channels."
United States
Deserie
The price is €151
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
The Inn at East Beach

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.0 star property
Laguna, 1.6 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (203 reviews)
"One of my favorite hotels in Santa Barbara"
United States
Alex
The price is €232
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Casa Riviera

Villa Rosa Inn

Villa Rosa Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place close to the beach.. and was perfect location to walk where you needed."
United States
Mario
The price is €143
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Villa Rosa Inn

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,244 reviews)
"Great location and very friendly staff!"
United States
Anna
The price is €156
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

Vagabond Inn Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South
2.0 star property
15.8 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,274 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
United States
Stephen
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Vagabond Inn Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - South

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
2.8 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (24 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 €195
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
The Craft House 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, (286 reviews)
"We had a very pleasant visit and will be returning"
United States
Simon
The price is €314
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great property, perfect location, staff is very nice and warm"
United States
wandi
The price is €294
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Santa Barbara Inn

Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 2 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (267 reviews)
"I love this little place, it was perfect for my and my boyfriend "
United States
Brianda
The price is €186
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Casa Jardin
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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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

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 Paseo Nuevo Mall 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.