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Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,324 reviews)
"Quiet location close to the beach and eating spots. "
United States
Monica
The price is NZ$428
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Lavender Inn by the Sea

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Great clean stay! Amazing location. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun beach stay"
United States
Kelsie
The price is NZ$382
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

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, (1,294 reviews)
"we absolutely loved our stay "
United States
Jodi
The price is NZ$304
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,013 reviews)
"We love staying here! Great staff and room was super clean"
United States
Abigail
The price is NZ$252
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
The Inn at East Beach

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, (1,127 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Kseniya
The price is NZ$417
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"The pool area is wonderful! The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. I really enjoyed my stay and look forward to returning."
United States
Margo
The price is NZ$658
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Santa Barbara Inn

Villa Rosa Inn

Villa Rosa Inn
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"Loved this place. Close to everything, very cute, great staff and had a great view from our balcony!"
United States
Jaime
The price is NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Villa Rosa Inn

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Vanessa
The price is NZ$292
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,843 reviews)
"Excellent staff and quiet environment. We enjoyed our stay "
United States
Eleanor
The price is NZ$412
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Inn By The Harbor

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Walking distance to beach, great stay overall."
United States
Briana
The price is NZ$302
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,172 reviews)
"Good place for stay"
United States
Marie
The price is NZ$331
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,167 reviews)
"Great location and very comfortable room."
Australia
Karen
The price is NZ$398
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Beachside Inn

Casa Del Mar Inn

Casa Del Mar Inn
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice pet friendly hotel. Great location!"
United States
Shawnda
The price is NZ$365
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Casa Del Mar Inn

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Nice clean property! Will stay here again! "
United States
Eva
The price is NZ$462
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
La Playa Inn

The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Good staff, nice breakfast perfect location "
United States
Rabdel
The price is NZ$438
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
The Eagle Inn

Palmoro House

Palmoro House
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (323 reviews)
"Clean room/ staff was amazing there and at Mar Hotel / bar and restaurants amazing/ amazing pool and bonfire. "
United States
Shanel
The price is NZ$313
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Palmoro House

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,083 reviews)
"Great place for a short stay."
United States
Michael
The price is NZ$428
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Marina Beach Motel

Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"The welcome was warm, friendly and efficient. My room was upgraded without me asking. And it was beautiful. Everything was perfect."
United States
Cathy
The price is NZ$386
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Harbor House 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, (1,354 reviews)
"Great location friendly staffs"
China
Weiying
The price is NZ$507
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Location was perfect for walking around Santa Barbara."
United States
Margaret
The price is NZ$565
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Harbor View Inn
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Compare popular hotels in Santa Barbara Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,083 reviews
View
Beach nearby, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
View
Terrace/patio
La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,006 reviews
View
Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View
Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
View
Fountain
The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,095 reviews
View

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 Paseo Nuevo Mall or Santa Barbara Museum of Art 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.

Lower State

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Paseo Nuevo Mall.

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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 Expedia customer reviews, La Playa Inn is a highly ranked property in Santa Barbara Beach. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Santa Barbara Harbor, and it offers free parking and free WiFi. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Marina Beach Motel and Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach.
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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