Waterfront Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Santa Barbara Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Santa Barbara with a trip to Santa Barbara Harbor. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Leadbetter Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Leadbetter Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Barbara. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.
East Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at East Beach during your trip to Santa Barbara? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.
Cabrillo Pavillion
Cabrillo Pavillion is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or seek out the cycling trails.
Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center
Explore the lovely green spaces of Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center and enjoy the cycling trails in Santa Barbara. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Chase Palm Park
Chase Palm Park is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)
Our pick of the best Waterfront Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Clean rooms. Balcony view. Parking. Breakfast. So much value for the room rate. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Room stayed spotless the whole 3 days I was there and the staff was courteous and answers all my concerns expeditiously Breakfast was excellent. Only issues were room was a bit noisy and whoever decided to put fox news on in the breakfast area needs to understand in this toxic timethat that playing ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hotel Santa Barbara
The only issue was a dog barking for a couple of hours last night. Staff found owners and handled the situation.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Staff was great! Room was spotless.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Inn By The Harbor
Nice place. friendly staff. We like staying here!
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Sandpiper Lodge
AC buttons were broken.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
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.
The Funk Zone
Travellers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
