Waterfront Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Waterfront
Stay near popular Waterfront attractions
Activities

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour

Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map

Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Our pick of the best Waterfront Hotel Deals

Hotel Santa Barbara

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
"Our stay was "fine". We needed a last-minute place to stay/sleep and it met our need."
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
"I’d was great!"
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara
"Clean Rooms, Quite, and pretty good breakfast."
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Sandpiper Lodge
"Room had an odd odor. Again just okay. Because this a motel and not a hotel. It’s loud. Anytime some starts their auto, you hear it. Being the first floor we heard all the walking. The parking spots are super tight, like door ding right at the very end are 4 car port spots with more than enough room. ..."
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Waterfront

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 Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

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 East Beach and Santa Barbara Zoo.

























