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Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
3.0 star property
2.5 km from Sands Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Always a comfortable stay!"
United States
Lücio
The price is AU$328
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Property amenity

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta

Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
1.9 km from Sands Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (878 reviews)
"Nice room and staff, plenty of parking."
United States
Christine
The price is AU$370
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Terrace/patio

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
3.0 star property
4.3 km from Sands Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (515 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Thomas
The price is AU$398
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara

Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2.0 star property
6 km from Sands Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,211 reviews)
"Great spot "
United States
Kevin
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Bar (on property)

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
6.5 km from Sands Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Great place!!!!"
United States
Adriana
The price is AU$290
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn

Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 star property
6.6 km from Sands Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"Had a wonderful stay! This location was perfect for sightseeing, and the hotel staff made us feel at home. Everything was exceptional! "
United States
Alexandra
The price is AU$257
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
View from property

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
4.5 km from Sands Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly, helpful staff, good food and close to beach! "
United States
Katrina
The price is AU$991
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Exterior

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Sands Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,026 reviews)
"Nice room and ambiance with good hospitality "
United States
Ankush
The price is AU$296
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Exterior

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta

Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
2.5 star property
6.1 km from Sands Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay.."
United States
Marino
The price is AU$283
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Children’s play area – outdoor

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
6.6 km from Sands Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (224 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff. "
United States
Michael
The price is AU$342
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Sports facility

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
3.5 star property
11.6 km from Sands Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,050 reviews)
"Wonderful stay, would stay again"
United States
Nereyda
The price is AU$272
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn
1.5 star property
13.2 km from Sands Beach
6.4 out of 10, (1,004 reviews)
"I really like the staff here and the hotel is nice enuf"
United States
Timothy
The price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Rose Garden Inn
Property grounds

Oasis Inn & Suites

Oasis Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
13.7 km from Sands Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great room, clean, convenient "
United States
Trevor
The price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Oasis Inn & Suites
Free daily continental breakfast

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge
2.0 star property
13.4 km from Sands Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,248 reviews)
"My family loves this hotel"
United States
Katia
The price is AU$167
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Sandpiper Lodge
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real

Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real
2.5 star property
9 km from Sands Beach
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice room & staff."
United States
Rod
The price is AU$262
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Extended Stay America Suites Santa Barbara Calle Real
Property amenity

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
3.0 star property
12.6 km from Sands Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,116 reviews)
"Nice Stay and plenty of variety for breakfast "
United States
Jacqueline
The price is AU$272
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Exterior

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street
2.0 star property
13.5 km from Sands Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great rooms and services "
United States
Jose
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - State Street
Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds

Agave Inn

Agave Inn
2.0 star property
14 km from Sands Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (766 reviews)
"Very clean and big rooms; plenty of towels, separate place for luggage and coat hanging… "
United States
Sundararaman
The price is AU$205
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Agave Inn
Front of property

Lemon Tree Inn

Lemon Tree Inn
3.5 star property
14.6 km from Sands Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,241 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Chris
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Lemon Tree Inn
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Deluxe Queen Suite)

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
17 km from Sands Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,141 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great location"
United States
Oscar
The price is AU$218
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
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Top Sands Beach Hotel Reviews

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"Clean, pleasant, and just a great little hotel"
David 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotels near other Sands Beach attractions

University of California, Santa Barbara

4.5/5 (1,161 reviews)
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of California, Santa Barbara during your travels in Goleta. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.
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Devereaux Slough

4.3/5 (4 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Devereaux Slough during your stay in Goleta. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sands Beach?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Sands Beach, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. You'll find 71 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best place to stay close to Sands Beach?
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta 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 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Sands Beach. Other good choices within 5 miles include Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta and The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Sands Beach?
Expedia has 71 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Sands Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sands Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Sands Beach.
What can I see and do near Sands Beach?
Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Goleta Butterfly Grove, Goleta Point or Santa Barbara Orchid Estate. Isla Vista Beach, Goleta Beach and Campus Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay. Devereaux Slough, Ellings Performing Arts Center and South Coast Railroad Museum are some favourites close by Sands Beach.