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Our top choices for Waterfront hotels

Outdoor pool
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
3.0 star property
23 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Everything was amazing. The views were breathtaking- the staff was all lovely and accommodating. "
United States
Samantha
The price is NZ$286
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Reception
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.8 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (973)
"Great hotel, super clean and modern. Awesome little kitchen and a fantastic bathroom."
United States
James
The price is NZ$228
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
View from property
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1096)
"Was a good hotel "
United States
Hani
The price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Beachside Inn
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony)
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2022)
"Definetly would stay here again!"
United States
David
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Property amenity
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
14.3 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1370)
"Great value and location. "
United States
Maryam
The price is NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
View from property
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1107)
"Great accommodation "
United States
Cheryl
The price is NZ$315
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
Lobby lounge
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property

Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (359)
"Friendly staff and clean place."
United States
Nikhil
The price is NZ$291
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Exterior
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
East Beach, 1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1209)
"Great location, family friendly "
United States
Ami
The price is NZ$204
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Exterior detail
The Milo

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
West Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1502)
"Fabulous location,great staff "
United States
Guadalupe
The price is NZ$385
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Milo
Front of property
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1299)
"Pleasant stay!"
United States
Bala Yamini
The price is NZ$329
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Lavender Inn by the Sea
Front of property
The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1027)
"Great hotel"
United States
LEI
The Franciscan Hotel
Exterior
Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"Helpful staff and a charming room with a kitchen. "
United States
Steven
The price is NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Marina Beach Motel
Exterior
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Lower State, 1.4 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Can't beat the location! One block from the promenade street with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and shops. Not too far from the pier as well!"
United States
Leonardo
The price is NZ$376
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View (Anacapa) | Beach/ocean view
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
East Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Beautiful hotel, great views , and lovely staff. "
United States
Laura
The price is NZ$466
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Santa Barbara Inn
Exterior
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1831)
"It was a beautiful place to stay"
United States
Joseph
The price is NZ$329
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Inn By The Harbor
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
East Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (997)
" Clean rooms and easy access to beach."
United States
Pradeep
The price is NZ$491
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.5 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1313)
"Great looking property and very friendly staff"
Canada
Marco
The price is NZ$358
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
Courtyard
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North

Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
2.0 star property
13.8 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1022)
"Very clean room, super cool down to earth front staff night shift."
United States
Jessica
The price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Carpinteria, CA - Santa Barbara - North
Sun deck
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
The Funk Zone, 0.9 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Wonderful setting, perfect location and easy shopping"
United States
Leah
The price is NZ$321
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Riviera Beach House
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
16 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Clean room and friendly staff "
United States
CHANG
The price is NZ$252
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
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Our guide on where to stay in Waterfront

Find the best Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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.

Santa Barbara showing a coastal town
Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair
Open Photo by Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission/Jay Sinclair

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 Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.

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.

The Mesa

While visiting The Mesa, you might make a stop by sights like Leadbetter Beach and Arroyo Burro Beach.

Top Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Nice clean rooms. Great location. Good service. Very good for a small motel. "
Conrad 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Marina Beach Motel

Frequently asked questions

What is Waterfront like?
Travellers to the Waterfront neighbourhood in Santa Barbara will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor as part of your Waterfront travel plans.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waterfront, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Waterfront.
What is there to do around this Santa Barbara neighbourhood?
East Beach, Leadbetter Beach and West Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay in Waterfront. You could also plan a visit to Santa Barbara Harbor or Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center while you're in the neighbourhood. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Santa Barbara Deep Sea and Stearns Wharf are just a few of the places to visit in and around Waterfront. Santa Barbara Art Foundry and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

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