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

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$467 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
AU$467
10 Dec - 11 Dec
includes taxes & fees
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 in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (149 reviews)
My stay at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort was truly exceptional. The property is beautiful, well-maintained, and perfectly situated right across from the beach, offering stunning ocean views and easy access to the shoreline. From the moment I arrived, the staff were warm, welcoming, and ...

Reviewed on 24 Nov 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$255 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
AU$255
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,790 reviews)
Great bed. Very clean. Lovely garden and pool. Great breakfast. Room shower had lovely tile, like new. Very pleased.

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Inn By The Harbor
The Milo

The Milo

3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$269 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
AU$269
10 Dec - 11 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free bicycles on-site and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,481 reviews)
always one of my favorite hotels. Beautiful views, fire tables, nice staff, comfortable beds. And of course the amazing location!

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

The Milo
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,980 reviews)
Cleanliness accommodating staff good position for walking and transport

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach

2 out of 5
443 Corona Del Mar Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$179 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
AU$179
9 Dec - 10 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,179 reviews)
Great location! Very clean & great decor! Everyone was so kind and helpful!

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4 out of 5
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$436 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$436
17 Dec - 18 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (984 reviews)
Room was nice it was a little small, but clean and quaint, we enjoyed the fire pit in the lobby patio and restaurant on site.

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Santa Barbara Beach

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Waterfront

If you're spending some time in Waterfront, West Beach and East Beach 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 Paseo Nuevo Mall.

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 West Beach are top sights worth seeing.

West Beach


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