Waterfront Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Our pick of the best Waterfront Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn
Courtesy staff. Everyone nice.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hotel Santa Barbara
Nice staff, very convenient location, smaller rooms
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
Quiet location, walk to conveniences, reasonable rate for santa barbara, free and ample parking, breakfast basic but ample, staff and housekeeping good
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Room was great, I did not take advantage of the May amenities available as I was only in town for a few hours. Just needed a great place to sleep. Thanks so much!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Inn By The Harbor
nice hotel
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Definitely one the better hotels I've used on this trip. Not a great view but onsight parking was a must for me and the room was newly remodeled, fresh, and modern. Warm jacuzzi and decent breakfast. Only one block from the main street to pick up a bike path.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Waterfront
Santa Barbara Beach
Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
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 Funk Zone
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.
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.
Eastside
While Eastside isn't home to many top sights, Santa Barbara Zoo and East Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
