Waterfront Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Waterfront
Activities
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 Waterfront Hotel Deals
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is AU$144 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$144
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,477 reviews)
"CQC. Clean, quiet and comfortable. Staff were very friendly. Not a luxury motel but reasonably priced and met my CQC test. Air conditioning worked perfectly, coffee in the morning and easy parking. Very pleased."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$234 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$234
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,609 reviews)
"Add something more on breakfast"
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
4770 Calle Real Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$308 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$308
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$492 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$492
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
4111 State Street Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$341 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$341
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$270 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$270
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (2,318 reviews)
"staff was great"
Reviewed on 1 Aug 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 Waterfront
Find the best Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and West 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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Arlington Theater 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.
