Top 10 Family Hotels & Accommodation in Downtown Santa Barbara from NZ$159

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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Carpinteria

Family escape by the beach with a pet-friendly welcome and an outdoor pool for splashing fun all day long.

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7 June - 8 June

Beautiful Bella Luna, near the beach, Sleeps 6 with Jacuzzi and Firepit!

Carpinteria

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Santa Barbara Beach

Beachfront resort offers poolside fun, pickleball courts, and seaside bike trails perfect for your next family adventure.

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22 June - 23 June

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Beach

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7 June - 8 June

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Santa Barbara Beach

Family holiday bliss at beachfront Santa Barbara hotel with outdoor pool and fun for all ages.

includes taxes & fees

1 July - 2 July

Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels

Private studio with large patio

Santa Barbara

includes taxes & fees

5 June - 6 June

Hotel Californian

Santa Barbara Beach

Family bliss at Hotel Californian with pools, kids' club, and beach access for fun-packed coastal holidays and memories.

includes taxes & fees

30 June - 1 July

The Milo

Santa Barbara Beach

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10 June - 11 June

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The Franciscan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, comfy bed, front desk staff super friendly and accommodating, hot tub was super relaxing. Will definitely stay here again!"

Beachside Inn

6/10 Okay

"First, the good...the hotel is in a nice part of town. It is directly across from the marina and we enjoyed the walk along the shoreline and boardwalk. Breakfast was hot and hearty. There was a wide selection of items: yogurt, juices, fruit, eggs, chicken, cold cuts, cereal, bagels, etc. The hotel was undergoing remodeling, but it only took up a small part of the parking lot, and we still found a parking spot and it was free. The bed was bouncy, but comfy. The air conditioning was cool in the room. We appreciated the fridge in the room. The room was very spacious overall. Now our disappointments...The lights shining in our room from outside at night. Our room was near the elevator and was noisy at night. Also, the main showerhead didn't seem to work, so we had to use the spray nozzle only, and that flooded a part of the bathroom near the shower because there was no lip in the tile to keep in the water. The nozzle pointed outward and it was really hard to wash hair and body with only one hand. It would be nice if the spray nozzle could be fixed in a spot to use it as the main showerhead. Instead, it was attached at an angle and had to be held to be used. I went downstairs to ask for extra towels to clean it up, and was told they'd be sent up. They never came, so we did our best to use our used towels to sop it up. I also realized after this fiasco that my travel kit next to the sink also got soaked as a result, including makeup brushes, etc. Also, no hairdryer in room."

Hotel Santa Barbara

6/10 Okay

"The hotel was very nice very clean. The staff was wonderful. It’s just that $30 a day parking but I know that’s what they’re charging nowadays. The only thing is we expected breakfast because they said they had breakfast. I thought may be a Continental breakfast , but there was none of that, There is a little bar there to order snacks and drinks. The other thing is that the parking is very hidden. You can miss it. We went around several times before we we saw it."

Santa Barbara Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel with friendly staff. We didn't pay for an ocean view, but still received a wonderful view of the mountains and Santa Barbara neighborhood. Room was clean, decorated well and we appreciated the complimentary waters after a long drive. We did not use the valet parking, and we were able to find street parking behind the hotel each day. We liked the location of the hotel, right on the beach and not too far from downtown."

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

8/10 Good

"Centrally located, this property is above average. The room was clean, and the property was well maintained. The breakfast, however, lacked variety...and while the coffee was excellent, the eggs (loosely scrambled and NO hard boiled eggs) and dry sausage, wasn't up to par with other like hotels."

Frequently asked questions

What's Downtown Santa Barbara like for family-friendly holidays?

The walkable destination of Downtown Santa Barbara is a great choice if you've been thinking about a holiday with the children. The beaches, entertainment and festivals are just a few things that make this an attractive holiday destination for families. Fly into Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal), which is the closest airport, or Santa Ynez, CA (SQA), which is located 24.9 mi (40 km) from the centre of Downtown Santa Barbara.

What's the best family accommodation in Downtown Santa Barbara?

Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families.

What's there to see and do with your family in Downtown Santa Barbara?

Lobero Theater and Paseo Nuevo Mall are interesting attractions that you and your family may enjoy exploring while you are staying in Downtown Santa Barbara. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Granada Theatre and Arlington Theater.

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Our top choices for Downtown Santa Barbara family-friendly hotels

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Beautiful Bella Luna, near the beach, Sleeps 6 with Jacuzzi and Firepit!

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Santa Barbara Inn

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Private studio with large patio

Hotel Californian

The Milo

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

The Craft House Inn

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Top Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

The Franciscan Hotel

Beachside Inn

The Milo

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Santa Barbara Inn

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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Family Hotels & Resorts in Downtown Santa Barbara from NZ$159

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Our top choices for Downtown Santa Barbara family-friendly hotels

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Beautiful Bella Luna, near the beach, Sleeps 6 with Jacuzzi and Firepit!

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Santa Barbara Inn

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Private studio with large patio

Hotel Californian

The Milo

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

The Craft House Inn

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Top Downtown Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

The Franciscan Hotel

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