Santa Barbara Beach Travel Guide

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Santa Barbara Beach
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Our pick of the best Santa Barbara Beach Hotel Deals

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$245 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$245
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,923 reviews)
"Das Zimmer war sehr sauber und auch schön eingerichtet. Die Mitarbeiter beim Frühstück waren sehr zuvorkommend."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$456 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$456
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 6 outdoor pickleball courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (115 reviews)
"It’s a place where I do like to spend time with family for a little escape from the daily routine."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$344 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$344
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,719 reviews)
"Very enjoyable stay. Good location. Nothing too fancy but good bang for your buck"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Inn By The Harbor
Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn

3 out of 5
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$257 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$257
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,049 reviews)
"We were only in SB for a short visit but it did not disappoint. Our room had a view of the marina/pier. It was clean and comfortable to come back to after walking all over the marina. The sunrise the next morning was beautiful! Will be back!"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Beachside Inn
The Milo

The Milo

3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$387 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$387
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,442 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

The Milo
Santa Barbara Inn

Santa Barbara Inn

4 out of 5
901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is AU$531 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$531
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location. Staff was a tad put off."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Santa Barbara Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Barbara Beach

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Waterfront

If you're spending some time in Waterfront, East Beach and Santa Barbara Harbor are top sights worth seeing.

Waterfront
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East Beach

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

East Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

East Beach
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The Funk Zone

5/5(2 area reviews)

Travellers come to The Funk Zone for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Santa Barbara Art Foundry while you're in town.

The Funk Zone
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Lower State

While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.

Lower State
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Eastside

While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastside
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West Beach

If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Carriage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

West Beach


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