Waterfront Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Waterfront
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
NZ$115
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
NZ$64
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
NZ$99
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
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is NZ$161 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$161
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
The price is NZ$155 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$155
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$231 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$231
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (2,664 reviews)
"Ok"
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
8301 Hollister Avenue Goleta CA
The price is NZ$1,564 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$1,564
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Goleta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$449 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
NZ$449
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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! (1,496 reviews)
"The newly renovated hotel Santa Barbara was a fantastic location, the gym was very good and our hotel room and amenities were perfect. It was expensive, but still I highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$390 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
NZ$390
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington Theater 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.
