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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

5.0 star property
22 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"A real treat to stay here! The staff, food, amenities were all top notch!"
United States
Lori
The price is NZ$1,007
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

2.5 star property
13.1 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Clean, friendly staff, beautiful grounds"
United States
Diana
The price is NZ$331
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
15.1 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (495)
"Family’s friendly but still felt upscale. Nice room layout. Decorated well. Very safe and clean. Close to restaurants and close to Santa Barbara."
United States
Sarah
The price is NZ$487
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

3.0 star property
17.3 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Andy
The price is NZ$361
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

2.5 star property
13.1 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Staff very helpful "
United Kingdom
John
The price is NZ$316
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

2.0 star property
13.8 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1178)
"Great easy hotel - perfect for short stays "
United States
Lisa
The price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
13.2 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (940)
"Clean Friendly and helpful staff Easy parking Good location"
United States
David
The price is NZ$355
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Santa Barbara

3.0 star property
Lower State, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Great location and nice historic property beautifully restored."
United States
Lynette
The price is NZ$379
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Hotel Santa Barbara

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

3.0 star property
17.3 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (856)
"Great place to stay "
United States
Gerald
The price is NZ$458
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Casa Del Sol

2.5 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
6.8 out of 10, (621)
"Nice hotel. Great staff . Breakfast consists of old cereal for the most part. Starbucks next door ! Great for the value "
United States
Andrew
Casa Del Sol

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

2.5 star property
16 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Breakfast was excellent and courteous staff"
United States
George
The price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 star property
14.3 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1315)
"Lovely courtyard and excellent location. Great value!"
United States
Wilhelmina
The price is NZ$257
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 star property
West Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1765)
"Everything was great, clean, good staff, great breakfast and good location "
United States
Maria
The price is NZ$336
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Inn By The Harbor

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1958)
"Hotel was nice and location was great."
Canada
Donald
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Beachside Inn

3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1082)
"Clean room, great breakfast choices and location is perfect across from the beach."
United States
Erika
The price is NZ$232
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Beachside Inn

Mason Beach Inn

3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Great cute little hotel Lovely pool area Very likable "
United States
MOJGAN
The price is NZ$876
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Mason Beach Inn

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property
12.5 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (197)
"The hotel is hidden off the road and easy to miss, but the grounds of the property were beautiful. "
United States
Elizabeth
The price is NZ$410
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

3.0 star property
West Beach, 1.2 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1094)
"Great place."
Canada
Mario
The price is NZ$341
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 star property
7.8 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Good, quiet hotel, good for families. Short drive into Santa Barbara. Not very walk friendly so car/cab will be a must to get around."
United States
Karan
The price is NZ$357
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South

2.0 star property
15.9 km from Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (219)
"Room was very clean!"
United States
Jack
The price is NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Studio 6 Suites Carpinteria, CA–Santa Barbara - South
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.

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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.

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 Granada Theatre might round out your trip.

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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

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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.