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Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
2.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,265 reviews)
"Nice Rooms great location "
United States
Erika
The price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,129 reviews)
"Perfect stay!!! "
United States
Nicholas
The price is AU$319
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel

La Playa Inn

La Playa Inn
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"This hotel is so cute, super friendly staffs and location is perfect. "
United States
Vivian
The price is AU$316
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
La Playa Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Great room, great location, loved this spot. "
United States
Susan
The price is AU$685
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Santa Barbara Inn

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (223 reviews)
"Great room and staff"
United States
JEFFREY
The price is AU$462
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,146 reviews)
"Very clean room, great staff, and location is fantastic."
United States
David
The price is AU$238
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Beachside Inn

The Inn at East Beach

The Inn at East Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Our stay was quick, efficient, and most importantly customer service was excellent!"
United States
jAvier
The Inn at East Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,340 reviews)
"Nice staff, great breakfast and lovely room. "
United States
Toni
The price is AU$593
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Lavender Inn by the Sea

Lavender Inn by the Sea
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,328 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay very much"
United States
christy
The price is AU$359
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Lavender Inn by the Sea

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice place."
United States
Larry
The price is AU$266
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Harbor View Inn

Harbor View Inn
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay "
United States
Omar
The price is AU$457
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Harbor View Inn

Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Nice place."
Canada
Thomas
The price is AU$219
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Castillo Inn at the Beach

Mason Beach Inn

Mason Beach Inn
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable, and really pleasant stay. "
United States
Paul
Mason Beach Inn

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,138 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great location"
United States
Oscar
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,049 reviews)
"Room are clean and the staff helpful and friendly "
United States
Katie
The price is AU$287
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Marina Beach Motel

Hotel Californian

Hotel Californian
5.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (941 reviews)
"Good size room, friendly staff, and great location."
United States
Jasper
The price is AU$1,153
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hotel Californian

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"The staff was wonderful and the room was spacious with a great view. Excellent location. We can’t wait to go back. "
United States
Sarah
The price is AU$469
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House
3.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"The location is great. Just steps from sterns wharf, restaurants and beach trails. Hotel is very pleasant. "
United States
evan
The price is AU$294
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Riviera Beach House

The Milo

The Milo
4.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,534 reviews)
"Staff was fantastic, lots of great amenities."
United States
Seth
The price is AU$398
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
The Milo

Villa Rosa Inn

Villa Rosa Inn
3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Very cute and quaint stay. The hotel has a lot of character and charm. "
United States
Melissa
Villa Rosa Inn
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Our guide on where to stay in Santa Barbara Beach

Find the best Santa Barbara Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Santa Barbara Beach
Learn more about Santa Barbara Beach

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.

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 Presidio Santa Barbara 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.

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.

The Mesa

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Barbara Beach like?
Santa Barbara Beach is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its beautiful beaches and popular zoo. Make sure that you visit Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation as part of your Santa Barbara Beach travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Santa Barbara Beach?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, La Playa Inn is a highly ranked property in Santa Barbara Beach. This hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Marina Beach Motel and Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach.
How many hotels are there in Santa Barbara Beach?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Barbara, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 154 Santa Barbara Beach hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Santa Barbara Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in Santa Barbara Beach.
What are the top things to see and do in Santa Barbara Beach?
Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center and Santa Barbara Maritime Museum are fun stops for the whole family while you're in Santa Barbara Beach. Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Santa Barbara Deep Sea, Santa Barbara Art Foundry and Reagan Ranch Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Santa Barbara Beach. When you're sightseeing in Santa Barbara, West Beach and East Beach are also worth a stop.
How can I get around Santa Barbara Beach and the greater Santa Barbara area?
If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Santa Barbara Station. You can enquire about options for water travel at the port.

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