Waterfront Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Waterfront
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
NZ$116
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
NZ$65
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
NZ$100
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
NZ$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Waterfront Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$531 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$531
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,420 reviews)
"Loved the location. Appreciated the friendly staff at the front desk and the helpful parking attendants. Clean room with all the conveniences and great amenities. Overall we really loved this hotel with its great services and beautifully appointed rooms!"
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$258 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$258
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,514 reviews)
"Clean and staff was available even our flight was extremely late"
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$420 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$420
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,226 reviews)
"This is our second time staying there as our daughter attends UCSB. Very clean and the facility is exactly as displayed by the photos, but during the second stay we arrived at 10 PM (after a 12 hour flight and driving from LAx) and there was no one at the front desk - with a sign posted that the ..."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$382 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$382
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,278 reviews)
"Great room. Clean. Staff was great."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is NZ$171 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$171
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,368 reviews)
"Everything was good!"
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Beachside Inn
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$469 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$469
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,220 reviews)
"I have stayed at this hotel several times and don’t remember being placed where it was so noisy! First, my room was by the pool and we requested to be moved! Then we were placed overlooking the park (the busy intersection) of cars and trucks speeding by throughout the night! Next time I will contact ..."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on 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 West 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.
Photo by Adam Hoggatt
Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt
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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.
