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Our top choices for Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary hotels

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a parking area, and a landscaped garden.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
0.8 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was super friendly"
United States
Cassidy
The price is AU$263
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

2. Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
2.6 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,497 reviews)
"Great location with clean rooms"
United States
David
The price is AU$221
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a refrigerator.

3. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
0.9 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,804 reviews)
"Good parking, centrally located, walking distance to Carpinteria State Park."
United States
Stephen
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a red roof.

4. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
3.2 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,656 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Eduardo
The price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
A corridor with a pergola structure, stone walls, and a view of a building with a balcony.

5. Casa Del Sol

Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
0.8 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
7.0 out of 10, Good, (727 reviews)
"Good clean reasonable place to stay!"
United States
Alan
The price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Casa Del Sol
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.

6. Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
18.9 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Amazing property!"
United States
David
The price is AU$340
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Casa Castillo, a ZenStay Hotel
A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.

7. Marina Beach Hotel

Marina Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
17.5 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,199 reviews)
"Stay was great, love the place"
United States
Lori
The price is AU$272
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Marina Beach Hotel
A building entrance with a sign reading '1915 CASA IGLESIA,' an arched doorway, and large potted plants.

8. Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel
4.5 star property
19.8 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (85 reviews)
"We loved our stay! The aesthetics were on point, and we really appreciated all the name-brand touches, from the Crate & Barrel sofa and CB2 dishes to the TOTO toilet. Everything had a beautiful, high-end feel. The location was nice and quiet, and free parking was a huge plus!"
United States
Mia
The price is AU$296
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Casa Iglesia, a ZenStay Hotel
A green double door with a keypad lock and a small window.

9. Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
3.0 star property
18.3 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (321 reviews)
"Very clean and neat room for a few nights stay and convenience to a lot of places within walking distance."
United States
Isaac
The price is AU$270
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Casa Jardin, a ZenStay Hotel
A traditional building with a white facade, arched windows, and a balcony with a railing.

10. Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
18 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (233 reviews)
"This property was exactly as advertised. Very clean, very private, in a perfect location for everything Santa Barbara has to offer"
United States
Ryan
The price is AU$300
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Casa De La Vina, a ZenStay Hotel
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to the outdoors.

11. Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel

Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
4.5 star property
18 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (356 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Santa Barbara!"
United States
Melissa
The price is AU$367
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Casa Riviera, a ZenStay Hotel
A beige sofa with multiple cushions, a white vase with greenery, and a window with blinds.

12. Casa Yano by The Beach

Casa Yano by The Beach
4.0 star property
17.6 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Great stay. Comfortable bed, well-equipped kitchen, and a walkable location. Dedicated parking made it easy. Clean and well done. Would book again."
United States
Jacob
The price is AU$475
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Casa Yano by The Beach
A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "LA PLAYA INN Santa Barbara, California".

13. La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
17.6 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Amazing stay and great location!"
United States
Nick
The price is AU$296
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
La Playa Inn
An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden chairs, and tables. There are palm trees and a decorative stone wall with a statue.

14. The Franciscan Hotel

The Franciscan Hotel
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,326 reviews)
"It was a super cute and spacious hotel room felt like a mini apartment I loved it"
United States
Carlos
The price is AU$225
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
The Franciscan Hotel
A white building with a sign reading "Mason Beach Inn" and a balcony with a railing.

15. Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
17.5 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"We had a great stay!"
Canada
Sandy Lyne
The price is AU$343
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Mason Beach Inn
Front of property

16. The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn
3.0 star property
17.5 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location. Comfortable areas to sit and visit both inside and outside. Excellent breakfast."
United States
Elizabeth
The price is AU$368
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Eagle Inn
A spacious interior with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central column.

17. Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara
4.0 star property
17.9 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,553 reviews)
"We loved it here!"
United States
Morgan
The price is AU$478
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Hotel Santa Barbara
A two-story building with a balcony, palm trees, and a sign that reads "Castillo Inn."

18. Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice, we would stay here again."
United States
Wesley
The price is AU$226
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Castillo Inn at the Beach
A bright kitchen with large windows, wicker furniture, and a wooden countertop.

19. The Upham Hotel

The Upham Hotel
4.0 star property
19.2 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Super cute place!"
United States
Luan
The price is AU$414
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Upham Hotel
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, palm trees, and a view of buildings in the background.

20. Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
17.2 km from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean best service, beautiful location"
United States
Karen
The price is AU$862
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hotel Californian
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Compare popular hotels close to Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a parking area, and a landscaped garden.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
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A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and a building with balconies.
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
3.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,497 reviews
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a refrigerator.
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
2.0 star property
8.0
Very good
1,804 reviews
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A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a red roof.
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
1,656 reviews
View
A corridor with a pergola structure, stone walls, and a view of a building with a balcony.
Casa Del Sol
2.5 star property
7.0
Good
727 reviews
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Top Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Nice bed but room did not have a microwave. Convenient and easy parking."
Linda 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Other attractions near Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary

A rocky beach with driftwood, a pier, and a bridge in the background.

Tar Pits Park

8.2/10 (83 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Tar Pits Park, a lovely green space in Carpinteria. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary?
Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary is located in a welcoming area of Carpinteria known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 10 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary?
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary. Other good options within a short distance include Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South and Casa Del Sol.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary?
Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given 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 the best deals near Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary.
What can I see and do near Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary?
Get outside and spend some time strolling around Tar Pits Park, Tomol Interpretive Play Area and Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park. Dip your toes in the water at Carpinteria State Beach, Rincon Beach Park and La Conchita Beach. You can enjoy nature at Seaside Gardens, Toro Canyon Off Leash Area or Oil Piers Beach.