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Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,012 reviews)
"I loved the location on east beach but even better was the cozy vibe and the superb staff. There’s a very good restaurant on property also. Great stay!"
United States
otieno
The price is NZ$718
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Santa Barbara Inn

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 0.6 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,386 reviews)
"One of the best motels and super close to the beach, zoo, and everything else."
United States
Olga
The price is NZ$326
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.8 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Clean room and super convenient location. The staff are quite friendly as well."
United States
Jamil
The price is NZ$375
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Really nice stay! Modern and very clean. I love how close we were to everything. Walking distance to shops, the harbor and restaurants. The hosts were very nice and the communication was excellent! We will definitely go back."
United States
Kelli
The price is NZ$585
includes taxes & fees
10 June - 11 June
Casa Yano by The Beach

Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,143 reviews)
"We always love staying here when visiting Santa Barbara!"
United States
Jeffrey
The price is NZ$502
includes taxes & fees
23 June - 24 June
Marina Beach Hotel

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
East Beach, 0.7 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Such a cute property. Friendly staff, clean, comfortable room and very short walk to the water. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Teri
The price is NZ$338
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
Pacific Crest Hotel Santa Barbara

Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Jill
The price is NZ$410
includes taxes & fees
10 June - 11 June
Harbor House Inn

Casa Riviera

Casa Riviera
4.5 star property
Laguna, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (217 reviews)
"One of my favorite hotels in Santa Barbara"
United States
Alex
The price is NZ$503
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June
Casa Riviera

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
East Beach, 0.5 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,013 reviews)
"great location!"
United States
Karen
The price is NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
The Inn at East Beach

Casa De La Vina

Casa De La Vina
4.0 star property
3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (180 reviews)
"The property was clean and the location was great."
United States
Mary
The price is NZ$465
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Casa De La Vina

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
West Beach, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,010 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay. Staff was so friendly and kind. Property was clean and sweet."
United States
Cori
The price is NZ$549
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
La Playa Inn

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
Lower State, 3 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,396 reviews)
"Great hotel!!! "
United States
Jamie
The price is NZ$517
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July
Hotel Santa Barbara

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,171 reviews)
"Great location and great staff"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is NZ$410
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
The Franciscan Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,129 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and accommodating, location is close to the beach"
United States
Ricardo
The price is NZ$548
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
1.8 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Clean, great staff, walkable neighborhood"
United States
Sandra
The price is NZ$336
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara

Palihouse Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
3.1 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (412 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel centrally located! My new favorite hotel in Santa Barbara!"
United States
Margo
The price is NZ$956
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July
Palihouse Santa Barbara

Casa Jardin

Casa Jardin
3.0 star property
Laguna, 3.2 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (274 reviews)
"Well appointed and loved the location. Walkable to many shops & restaurants."
United States
Judy
The price is NZ$362
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Casa Jardin

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
The Funk Zone, 2.4 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (964 reviews)
"We had an awesome time at hotel Californian there rooftop pool is great. All the restaurants which are all walking distance were delicious. Very friendly staff and great rooms with balcony views of the ocean."
United States
Oscar
The price is NZ$1,224
includes taxes & fees
23 June - 24 June
Hotel Californian

Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
West Beach, 2.5 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Excellent location, great places for breakfast and dinner options within walking distance."
United States
Andrea
The price is NZ$683
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Harbor View Inn

The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 2.9 km from Santa Barbara Zoo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room and its location to the beach was great. Many restaurants within walking distance."
United States
John
The price is NZ$600
includes taxes & fees
10 June - 11 June
The Eagle Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Barbara Zoo

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,012 reviews
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Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,386 reviews
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Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,007 reviews
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Deluxe Apartment | Interior
Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
12 reviews
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Exterior
Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
1,143 reviews
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Barbara Zoo?
Santa Barbara Zoo is located in a walkable area of Santa Barbara known for its beautiful beaches and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 81 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Santa Barbara Zoo?
Santa Barbara Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo. Other good choices within a short distance include Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort and Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.
How many hotels are there close to Santa Barbara Zoo?
Expedia has 81 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Barbara Zoo.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Barbara Zoo, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Santa Barbara Zoo.
What can I see and do near Santa Barbara Zoo?
You'll want to browse the collections at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Presidio Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. Explore notable local landmarks like Mission Santa Barbara, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and Rafael Gonzalez House. You can catch a show at Santa Barbara Bowl, Lobero Theater and Granada Theatre.
How can I get to Santa Barbara Zoo?
With so many choices for transport, seeing all of the area near Santa Barbara Zoo is a breeze. If you want to explore the larger area, hop aboard a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can learn about water transport options at the local port.