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Our top choices for Santa Barbara Beach hotels

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (419 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 NZ$273
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Amazing stay! Will come back again!"
United States
Chaoqun
The price is NZ$299
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,190 reviews)
"The location was very nice, very clean room and the breakfast was delicious! "
United States
Vincent
The price is NZ$250
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Beachside Inn

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location with a retro flair."
United States
nathan
The price is NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
The Inn at East Beach

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,248 reviews)
"Great location and very friendly staff!"
United States
Anna
The price is NZ$277
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,368 reviews)
"One of the best motels and super close to the beach, zoo, and everything else."
United States
Olga
The price is NZ$311
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Vanessa
The price is NZ$317
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June
Castillo Inn at the Beach

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, lots of restaurants nearby and the room and amenities were great."
United States
Elena
The price is NZ$365
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
La Playa Inn

Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. We were so surprised at how well appointed it was! We booked at last minute but we will come back many times!!! We were impressed with all of the amenities! One item of distress was that the on line booking jumped by $80 so we called and woman said that the fee was correct. So we tried another service who offered for less so we booked. When we arrived we were greeted with a friendly owner!!"
United States
Rollin
The price is NZ$337
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Harbor House Inn

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"Overall great stay!"
United States
Juliann
The price is NZ$302
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,141 reviews)
"Great pace stay here you will be happy!"
United States
Patrick
The price is NZ$350
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
The Franciscan Hotel

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (283 reviews)
"We had a very pleasant visit and will be returning"
United States
Simon
The price is NZ$661
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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, (1,104 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Kseniya
The price is NZ$384
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (332 reviews)
"Beach is 1 block away the zoo is only 7 min away walking rooms are super comfortable and clean "
United States
Reyna
The price is NZ$358
includes taxes & fees
3 June - 4 June
Palmoro House

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great hotel, we loved it!"
Canada
Didier
The price is NZ$655
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Santa Barbara Inn

Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay! Everything was spotless, the bed was very comfortable and location was excellent! Would definitely"
United States
Emilie
The price is NZ$503
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Casa Yano by The Beach

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,555 reviews)
"Amazing location, super nice rooms and amazing staff"
United States
Aiyun
The price is NZ$578
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
The Milo

Casa Del Mar Inn

Casa Del Mar Inn
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Super helpful and friendly staff, very clean rooms and comfy bed. Awesome location just steps to the beach. Reasonable price was the cherry on top! This will be our go-to whenever we’re in Santa Barbara!"
United States
Eric
The price is NZ$363
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Casa Del Mar Inn

Villa Rosa Inn

Villa Rosa Inn
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,013 reviews)
"Great location and nice to stay in a non chain hotel with convenience to the pier where we had a nice dinner."
United States
Karen
The price is NZ$442
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Villa Rosa Inn

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,389 reviews)
"enjoyed our stay"
United States
Mark
The price is NZ$468
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
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Compare popular hotels in Santa Barbara Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Front of property
Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
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Exterior
Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,116 reviews
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Deluxe Apartment | Interior
Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
9 reviews
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Front of property – evening/night
La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
View
Fountain
The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,141 reviews
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Our guide on where to stay in Santa Barbara Beach

Find the best Santa Barbara Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Santa Barbara Beach
Learn more about Santa Barbara 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Carriage and Western Art Museum 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.

Historic Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Paseo Nuevo Mall might round out your trip.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Barbara Beach like?
Santa Barbara Beach is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its beautiful beaches and popular zoo. Make sure that you visit Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation as part of your Santa Barbara Beach travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Santa Barbara Beach?
Based on our traveller data, Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is one of the top choices for your stay in Santa Barbara Beach. This resort offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Avania Inn of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Inn.
How many hotels are there in Santa Barbara Beach?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 162 Santa Barbara Beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Santa Barbara Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in Santa Barbara Beach.
What are the top things to see and do in Santa Barbara Beach?
Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum are fun stops for the whole family while you're in Santa Barbara Beach. Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Santa Barbara Deep Sea, Santa Barbara Art Foundry and Reagan Ranch Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Santa Barbara Beach. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, West Beach and East Beach are also worth a stop.
How can I get around Santa Barbara Beach and the greater Santa Barbara area?
If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can enquire about options for water travel at the port.

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