Santa Barbara Beach Travel Guide
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Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
AU$100
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
AU$55
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
AU$51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Santa Barbara Beach Hotel Deals
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$312 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$312
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,327 reviews)
"Nice property, comfortable with all the basics and a balcony. Close to the water and great staff"
Reviewed on 17 July 2026
Beachside Inn
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$372 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$372
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Inn By The Harbor
433 W Montecito St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$482 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$482
20 July - 21 July
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,884 reviews)
"I loved my queen room. It was very neat and pleasant. The staff were always available and had great customer service. They were warm and welcoming. Breakfast was amazing. It was more than I could have expected. The AC kept the room at a nice comfortable temperature. I loved the pool, hot tub, and ..."
Reviewed on 17 July 2026
Hotel Californian
36 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$806 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$806
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
633 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$570 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$570
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 ...
Santa Barbara Inn
901 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$539 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$539
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice hotel. Amazing staff"
Reviewed on 16 July 2026
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.
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.
Photo by Adam Hoggatt
Open Photo by Adam Hoggatt
West Beach
If you're spending some time in West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor and West Beach 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 Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach.
Lower State
While visiting Lower State, you might make a stop by sights like Reagan Ranch Center and Moreton Bay Fig Tree.
Santa Barbara Beach Travel Guide
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- Ballard Hotels
- Buellton Hotels
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Camarillo by IHG
- Camarillo Hotels
- Hotels near Camarillo Premium Outlets
- Carpinteria Beach Front Bungalow
- Charming 2
- Discover luxury and ocean views at the 3BR Padaro Beach Contemporary in Carpinteria.
- Carpinteria Hotels
- Downtown Santa Barbara Hotels
- East Beach Hotels
- Gaviota Hotels
- Pick & Stay! Fruitful 4bd Goleta Home (Pet's OK)
- Hotels near Lake Casitas Recreation Area
- Hotels near Los Padres National Forest
- Montecito Hotels
- Historic Hotels in Ojai
- Hyatt Hotels in Ojai
- Ojai Hotels
- Oxnard Hotels
- Caravan Parks in Santa Barbara
- Ocean View Steps To Beach Sleeps 6
- Cheap Hotels in Santa Barbara
- Family Hotels in Santa Barbara
- Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara
- Beach Retreat Condo with a Heated Pool & Hot Tub!
- Corque Hotel
- The Milo
- Inn By The Harbor
- Kimpton Canary Hotel by IHG
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Santa Barbara
- Montecito Cottage in Hedgerow Walk to Miramar
- Quintessential Spanish
- The Capri Hotel
- The Ritz
- Vagabond Inn Hotels in Santa Barbara
- Vinland Hotel and Lounge
- Your OWN Private Refuge ON 10 Acres IN Santa Ynez
- Santa Barbara Hotels
- Serviced Apartments in Santa Barbara
- Villas in Santa Barbara
- Farmstay in Solvang
- Solvang Hotels
- Gillian's Cottage Room (dog friendly)
- The Funk Zone Hotels
- Condo Rentals in Ventura
- 20% Off Aug! Great 4 Family
- Breakers by the Beach
- Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort
- The Pierpont Inn
- Ventura Beach Marriott
- Waypoint Ventura
- Ventura Hotels
- Flights to Santa Barbara
- Flights to Ventura - Oxnard
- Flights to Ventura
- Flights from Oxnard
- Flights from Ventura
- Flights from Bemidji (BJI) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
- Flights from Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Barbara (SBA)
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- Visit Agoura Hills
- Visit Carpinteria
- Leadbetter Beach
- Visit Lebec
- Visit Ojai
- Visit Oxnard
- Visit Piru
- Rincon Beach Park
- Santa Barbara Cemetery
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse
- Visit Montecito
- Santa Barbara Holidays
- Visit Santa Ynez
- Visit Vandenberg Village
- Visit Downtown Ventura
- Ventura Pier
- Ventura Holidays
- Visit Ventura
- Visit Westlake Village
