Waterfront Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Waterfront
Stay near popular Waterfront attractions
Activities
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
AU$97
per adult
Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
AU$53
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
AU$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
AU$84
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Waterfront Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Barbara
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$371 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$371
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$128 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$128
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,494 reviews)
"At the last minute, I was unable to come, so my adult daughter stayed there alone. She raved about the facility and the staff, so this review is based on her rave and on both her conversations with Dorothy and my phone conversation with Dorothy. She was unusually friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
The price is AU$143 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$143
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,686 reviews)
"It definitely was giving seedy motel. The room was moist and smelled like mildew. There was hair from the previous guest left in the shower, the towels were small and scratchy, and I was scared to walk on the floor barefoot. It got the job done, but I felt dirty the whole time I was there."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026
Sandpiper Lodge
3525 State St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$178 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$178
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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. ...
Beachside Inn
336 W. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$265 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$265
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,289 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. Thank you"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
128 Castillo St Santa Barbara CA
The price is AU$256 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$256
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (2,412 reviews)
"Such a great location to the sea front and to Stearns Wharf. The staff were also really friendly and the room was great. I will say though if you have super thick/long hair like I do, the showers will take longer as the water pressure isn’t very strong (just my opinion though.) For men and for women ..."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 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.
Photo by Rachel M
Open Photo by Rachel M
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 robb image
Open Photo by robb image
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.
