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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
15.8 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,431 reviews)
"Great location, easy parking. Staff was very friendly. Great motel to take the dogs."
United States
Teresa
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Casa Iglesia

Casa Iglesia
4.5 star property
Oak Park, 3.5 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (32 reviews)
"Great place to stay had a wonderful stay and met a lot of great people"
United States
Derrick
The price is €272
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Casa Iglesia

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, (1,016 reviews)
"Beautiful location."
United States
Patricia
The price is €216
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn
1.5 star property
6.2 km from Waterfront
6.6 out of 10, (1,018 reviews)
"Excellent thi is our 2 nd vacation here in SB , we plan to return here again next year , also price is very affordable"
United States
Silveria M
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Rose Garden 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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (456 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
United States
Viviano
The price is €211
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

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, (1,015 reviews)
"It was very close to the beach."
United States
Pamela
The price is €160
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
The Inn at East Beach

The Craft House Inn

The Craft House Inn
4.0 star property
2.8 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (28 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 €196
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
The Craft House Inn

Inn on Summer Hill

Inn on Summer Hill
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (362 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating. "
United States
Dawn
The price is €362
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Inn on Summer Hill

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
6 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,016 reviews)
"Had a great nights stay and the receptionist was extremely helpful. Will be staying again when I come for my next fishing excursion"
United States
Phillip
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,017 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel! Our second stay and definitely not our last!"
United States
Logan J
The price is €335
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Santa Barbara Inn

Beach House Inn

Beach House Inn
2.0 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"excellent location, accessible, clean and spacious! friendly staff."
United States
Sharon
The price is €318
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Beach House 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, (2,323 reviews)
"Great place to stay and great location."
United States
Martin
The price is €222
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
13.8 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,264 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
United States
Yanchao
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,418 reviews)
"The staff was helpful and friendly. Great location! Rooms were cute and comfortable."
United States
Jenny
The price is €184
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

El Encanto Santa Barbara

El Encanto Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
3.4 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (583 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Dylan
The price is €718
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
El Encanto Santa Barbara

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.5 star property
Laguna, 1.6 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (246 reviews)
"Clean room, modern, European vibe, easy check in and out, good location."
United States
Baharak
The price is €306
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Casa Riviera

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
The Funk Zone, 0.8 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (975 reviews)
"Great location, no complaints at all. Views were amazing and everyone was very happy, polite, and generally just in good moods!"
United States
Caroline
The price is €494
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Hotel Californian

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, (354 reviews)
"Very nice and clean facility, but kind of spendy, but I suppose that's what you have to do to stay across from the beach."
United States
Guy
The price is €363
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Such a cute property. Friendly staff, clean, comfortable room and very short walk to the water. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Teri
The price is €191
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Town and Country Inn

Town and Country Inn
2.5 star property
4.9 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,015 reviews)
"We had a very good stay. Room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. Also, great proximity to all the sights of Santa Barbara. We'd definitely stay there again."
United States
Lorraine
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Town and Country Inn
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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 East Beach.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara 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.