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Waterfront Hotels, Santa Barbara
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Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South15.8 km from Waterfront
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,311 reviews)
"Great location and wonderful staff"
Stephen
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean23.1 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. This is our second time and we plan on coming back again and again! This a hidden gem that delights the senses."
Silvia
The price is AU$338
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North13.8 km from Waterfront
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,193 reviews)
"Great place for staying. "
Yanchao
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carpinteria by IHG16 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location and clean"
Natalie
The price is AU$325
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn
Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn14.3 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,537 reviews)
"Great hotel love this location. The beach is within walking distance."
Nancy
The price is AU$262
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection Property
Hideaway Santa Barbara, A Kirkwood Collection PropertySanta Barbara Beach, 1.6 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (436 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!"
Viviano
The price is AU$418
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
Inn on Summer Hill
Inn on Summer Hill8.1 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (359 reviews)
"Lovely place. Staff was accommodating.
"
Dawn
The price is AU$656
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront ResortEast Beach, 0.5 km from Waterfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (309 reviews)
"We had a very pleasant visit and will be returning"
Simon
The price is AU$585
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara10.3 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,186 reviews)
"Friendly staff rooms were clean
Overall a great stay."
Nancy
The price is AU$336
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
Santa Barbara Inn
Santa Barbara InnEast Beach, 0.9 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,014 reviews)
"I loved the location on east beach but even better was the cozy vibe and the superb staff. There’s a very good restaurant on property also. Great stay!"
otieno
The price is AU$431
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - Beach
Motel 6 Santa Barbara, CA - BeachEast Beach, 1 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,390 reviews)
"A great spot just a stones throw to the beach. Very clean and tidy, just what we needed for a couple of nights."
Angus
The price is AU$268
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Blue Sands Inn, A Kirkwood Collection HotelEast Beach, 0.8 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Clean room and super convenient location. The staff are quite friendly as well."
Jamil
The price is AU$364
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Casa Del Sol
Casa Del Sol15.9 km from Waterfront
7.0 out of 10, Good, (676 reviews)
"Sick vibes"
Alex
The price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara
Coast Village Inn - Santa Barbara3.4 km from Waterfront
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean, great staff, walkable neighborhood"
Sandra
The price is AU$288
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Montecito Inn
Montecito Inn3.8 km from Waterfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, good stuff perfect location."
Anna
The price is AU$420
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
West Beach Inn, a Coast HotelWest Beach, 1.3 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,133 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
Melanie
The price is AU$451
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June
La Playa Inn
La Playa InnWest Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,012 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay. Staff was so friendly and kind. Property was clean and sweet."
Cori
The price is AU$456
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
The Inn at East Beach
The Inn at East BeachEast Beach, 1.1 km from Waterfront
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,014 reviews)
"great location!"
Karen
The price is AU$220
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
El Encanto Santa Barbara
El Encanto Santa Barbara3.4 km from Waterfront
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (570 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
Dylan
The price is AU$1,318
includes taxes & fees
24 June - 25 June
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Avania Inn of Santa BarbaraWest Beach, 1.4 km from Waterfront
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,289 reviews)
"Liked the location. Room was decent for an overnight stay."
Rommel
The price is AU$253
includes taxes & fees
23 June - 24 June
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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 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.
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.
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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.
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