ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Santa Barbara Harbor

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel offers beachside charm with practical perks like in-room WiFi and a grab-and-go morning meal. The helpful staff can point guests toward nearby adventures at Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor, both within easy walking distance.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Laundry
Free WiFi

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sept 20 - Sept 21

Tomorrow

Sept 21 - Sept 22

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Rainfall showerhead

Hairdryer

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Economy Shared Dormitory

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Rainfall showerhead

Hairdryer

City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Rainfall showerhead

Hairdryer

City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Rainfall showerhead

Hairdryer

City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Classic Shared Dormitory

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Rainfall showerhead

Hairdryer

City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

134 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

What's nearby

Santa Barbara Harbor - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Santa Barbara City College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Stearns Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Santa Barbara Zoo - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

Santa Barbara Station - 5 min walk
Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Jeannine’s American Bakery And Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
‪SB Biergarten - ‬6 min walk
‪Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
‪Chad’s - ‬6 min walk
‪Santo Mezcal - ‬3 min walk

About this property

ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel

Hostel near Santa Barbara Harbor

Consider a stay at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel and take advantage of free on-the-go breakfast, a firepit and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area.

Additional perks include:

Self-parking (surcharge), outdoor furniture and a vending machine
Barbecues
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Room features

All guest rooms at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to

Extra amenities include:

Rainfall showers and hairdryers
Heating and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site (USD 20 per night)

Food and drink

Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Lockers
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area

Accessibility

No lift

Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided

Air conditioning
Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Self-parking fee: USD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

I.T.H. Santa Barbara Beach Hostel

ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel Santa Barbara

ITH Santa Barbara Beach Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel?

Self-parking is available for USD 20 per night.

What time is check-in at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ITH Santa Barbara Surf Hostel located?

Located in Santa Barbara Beach, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Harbor. Reagan Ranch Center and Carriage and Western Art Museum are also within 10 minutes. Santa Barbara Station is 5 minutes by foot.