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Our guide on where to stay in Waterfront
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Santa Barbara Beach
3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
5/5(20 area reviews)
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.
Our pick of the best Waterfront Hotel Deals

Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is NZ$483 per night from 18 May to 19 May
NZ$483
18 May - 19 May
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,357 reviews)
Very nicely remodeled & refurbished old hotel. Great location on State Street - lots of restaurants, bars, and interesting shops. Walking distance to wharf & some historical sites. Hotel could use some sheer shades on windows. Only choice was "no shades/windows totally uncovered," or black out shades ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$281 per night from 28 May to 29 May
NZ$281
28 May - 29 May
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (2,249 reviews)
We stayed here and there was blood , eye liner , and hair on the sheets. As well the room smelled pretty bad like rotten eggs. Also there was no conditioner amongst other things. Not including the homeless people outside your balcony fighting and acting like zombies at 3:00 am. We reached out to ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$356 per night from 17 May to 18 May
NZ$356
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,129 reviews)
Spectacular scenery, so polite and kind and supportive staff, affordable, and cozy.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
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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Activities

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
NZ$116
per adult

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
NZ$64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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